Collections Specialist - Bloomsburg

Journey Bank•Bloomsburg, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Journey Bank, a strong, independent community bank with over $1 Billion in assets and 290 employees headquartered in Bloomsburg PA, seeks a full-time Collections Specialist in our Lightstreet, Bloomsburg Office. As part of the Collections Team, this position reports to the Loan Operations Director. Our ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Business or a related field and have specialized collection education/training with a minimum of three (3) years' related experience.

Requirements

Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills
Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills
Thorough knowledge of collection procedures and regulations
Working knowledge of purchasing and inventory control systems and procedures
Moderate PC skills
Ability to lift items weighing 50 lbs. or less
Visual and auditory skills
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in business or other related field
Specialized collection education/training
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the Collections department by effectively collecting past-due loans.
Maximize the recovery of financial resources related to the problem loan accounts.
Contributes to the soundness of the loan portfolio through prompt collection of delinquent accounts.
Conducts periodic audits of floor plans.
Achieve goals assigned to the Collections Specialist as part of the assigned department's annual operating plan.
Cooperates with the adherence to all internal policies, procedures and practices.
Coordinate tasks withing the department as well as with other departments to ensure the flow of information.
Maintain appropriate records and provides assigned reports.