Bankruptcy Specialist

Essential Job Functions

• File reaffirmation agreements, proof of claims and creditors claims
• Attend 341 meetings as a representative of the credit union when needed
• Builds rapport and develops business relationships with vendors and attorneys
• Continues education of all bankruptcy law procedures, products, services, the credit union has to offer the membership
• Process bankruptcies according to procedure which includes filing appropriate bankruptcy forms, updating core & ancillary systems as well as updating appropriate spreadsheets or in collection software screens
• Regularly reviews to ensure that the credit union is receiving timely payments from Ch.13 Trustee
• Understands the importance of credit reporting and its impact on members
• Repetitive but detailed intensive tasks including reading bankruptcy schedules, posting checks and mass data entry
• Make and accept collection related calls as requested
• Demonstrates urgency and prioritization as well as detailed follow up on all tasks
• Able to assess and analyze trends & data as well as report how it may impact the credit union presently and in the future
• Must be able to gather facts and data to make gray area decisions and problem solve within their role
• Perform technical skills as needed in all programs and software
• In real time, accurately notate every conversation and interactions with members, or correspondence in relation to a member account in the collection tracking software
• Effectively perform all essential tasks assigned
• Fully understand and strictly adhere to all Federal Regulations as they pertain to the Credit Union and your position

Requirements

• Previous Bankruptcy experience
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate

Location

On-Site Kennewick (WA)

Schedule

Must be able to work 35-40 hours a week between the hours of 8:30am – 6:30pm M-F

Starting Pay Range (DOE)

$23.42 - $35.12

Pay

This is an hourly position with the potential to earn incentive

Qualifications

Typically, Selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint range, based on applicable experience and qualifications.

Benefits

No cost premium health insurance for all employees, including medical, dental and vision
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Long term and Short term disability
HAPO Professional Benefits
Competitive pay
Pension Plan
401K program with match
Flexible spending account (medical and dependent care)
0% interest on select personal loans
HAPO Personal Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off
12 paid holidays per year
Paid Birthday day off
HAPO Anniversary day off
Volunteer Opportunities (Both Paid and Volunteer)
Employee Milestone Anniversary Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program

About the Role

The Asset Recovery team has an opportunity for a seasoned Bankruptcy Specialist to join them in representing HAPO’s core commitment “Be in the Moment” and standard of service “Defy Expectations” in each interaction.

Skills

Decisive professional who values resolution and relationships

Benefits

No cost premium health insurance for all employees, including medical, dental and vision
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Long term and Short term disability
HAPO Professional Benefits
Competitive pay
Pension Plan
401K program with match
Flexible spending account (medical and dependent care)
0% interest on select personal loans
HAPO Personal Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off
12 paid holidays per year
Paid Birthday day off
HAPO Anniversary day off
Volunteer Opportunities (Both Paid and Volunteer)
Employee Milestone Anniversary Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program