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.