30-Day Collections Representative
Westlake Financial · Dallas, TX · 3 mo ago
Accounting$17/hrFull-time
What You’ll Do
- 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.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with a professional phone presence.
- Flexible schedule — open to working overtime and weekends when needed.
- 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.
Base Pay and Benefits
- Base Pay: $17.00 per hour plus bonus potential of up to $3,000 monthly based on individual and team performance.
- Tiered Retention Bonus: $500 upon completion of 3 months from the start date, and an additional $500 upon completion of 6 months from the start date.
- Incentive: If the department exceeds its goal, eligible agents in the bonus range will receive a "kicker" ranging from $100.00 to $750.00, based on goal achievement.
- All agent incentive opportunities may vary monthly, and are not guaranteed, and are subject to change.
Full-time Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
- 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 Days
- Paid sick days
- Paid holidays
- HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office)
- Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program UKG Wallet