Jobs · Accounting · California

30-Day Collections Representative

Westlake Financial · Agoura Hills, CA · 2 mo ago
Accounting$18.47/hrFull-time

About the role

Westlake Warrior | Early to Mid Stage Collections
Agoura Hills, CA | On-site

Responsibilities

  • Handle inbound and outbound calls — providing friendly, professional support and following company policies and procedures.
  • Reach out to customers to set up payments or create plans to resolve past-due accounts.
  • Negotiate fair payment solutions while meeting performance and productivity goals.
  • Keep detailed and accurate notes on all customer interactions and account actions.
  • Listen actively and communicate clearly with customers, teammates, and management to resolve concerns and ensure a positive experience.
  • Use skip-tracing tools to locate customers or collateral when needed.
  • Review accounts for repossession when necessary, following company guidelines and mitigating factors.
  • Work toward department goals by helping reduce delinquency rates and maintaining quality and compliance standards.
  • Manage a high volume of calls in a fast-paced, supportive team environment.
  • Protect confidential information related to customers, accounts, and company operations.

Requirements

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills with a professional phone presence.
  • Able to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Understanding of collection laws, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
  • Proficient with computers — comfortable with data entry, web-based applications, and Microsoft Excel & Outlook.
  • Excellent telephone etiquette and ability to connect with customers respectfully.
  • Team player with a positive attitude and dependable work ethic.
  • At least one year of consumer collections experience in a high call-volume, auto-dialer environment.
  • Knowledge of collections and repossession processes — auto collection experience preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

  • Full-time Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits; Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans; Flexible Spending Account; 401K matching; Employee Stock Ownership Program; Wellness Programs; Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only); Career Path Opportunities; Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions; Annual Flu Shot; Paid Vacations; Paid sick days; Paid holidays; HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office); Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program UKG Wallet.

Skills

  • Communication and negotiation skills.
  • Computer proficiency (data entry, web-based applications, Microsoft Excel & Outlook).
  • Telephone etiquette and customer service skills.
  • Collection laws knowledge (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act).

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
  • Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans.
  • Flexible Spending Account.
  • 401K matching.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program.
  • Wellness Programs.
  • Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only).
  • Career Path Opportunities.
  • Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions.
  • Annual Flu Shot.
  • Paid Vacations.
  • Paid sick days.
  • Paid holidays.
  • HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office).
  • Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program UKG Wallet.

Pay

Base Pay starting July 1, 2026: $18.47 per hour plus bonus potential of up to $3,000 monthly based on individual and team performance.

Schedule

Flexible schedule — open to working overtime and weekends when needed.

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