Sr Debt Counselor
ConServe · Cheektowaga, NY · 1 wk ago
EducationFull-time
About the role
The Sr. Debt Counselor role manages and collects delinquent business and consumer accounts. Our consultative approach helps identify the most suitable way to resolve a balance in the best interest of all parties. Due to the competitive nature of these contracts, it is imperative ConServe locates experienced, professional individuals who are customer-focused, enthusiastic, detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment or remote work environment.
Responsibilities
- Provides financial, clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate repayment of accounts within their scope of work
- Addresses collection/accounts receivable issues and assists with special projects based on departmental goals and objectives
- Ensures effective decisions are made in the best interest of the client requirements and expectations
- Demonstrates the right judgment that is within authority and scope of work
- Capable of reviewing Secretary of State, P & Ls and various financial documents to ensure resolution is supportable
- Resolves complex issues
- Demonstrate a positive working relationship with departments to accomplish the goals and objectives of the client and ConServe
- Skim Tracing – to assist in locating & contacting consumers and businesses
- Meet daily, weekly and monthly goals as set by management at ConServe
- Daily Productivity – Work a specified number of accounts/cases daily and maintain an acceptable level of daily metrics as assigned to the position by Management
- Achieve a high level of resolution with a compliant and customer centric approach
- Record Maintenance – proper management & updating of system to maximize contacts
- Adhere to ConServe’s Blueprint Quality Management System, Code of Conduct, and Compliance Program
Requirements
- One (1) year of ConServe collections experience or five (5) years of relevant 3rd party debt collection experience in Higher Education, Financial Services or Government debt collection
- Must have prior proven experience with ECMC
- Consistent, proven twelve-month performance history
- Documented successful debt collection performance records
- Current or recent debt collection experience preferred
- Business to Business asset recovery, sales, marketing or other B2B related skills preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to act independently to resolve problems
- Ability to work the required scheduled shift
- Fluent in conversational English and ability to proficiently read and write English
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to listen, persuade, negotiate and obtain resolution
- Intermediate Computer skills to document calls and navigate software packages, databases and the internet
- Ability to work in a positive, collaborative manner with coworkers
- Ability and history of maintaining confidentiality and high level of trustworthiness
- Ability and history of interacting well with team members and customers in a professional manner while maintaining a safe work environment
- Ability and history of obtaining and maintaining Government Security Clearance
- Ability and history of obtaining and maintaining State Collections Licensure
- U.S. Citizenship or lawful Permanent Resident alien with three or more years as a permanent resident in the United States
- No conflicts of interest with ConServe or our Clients
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Skills
- Ability to work in a remote work environment
Benefits
ConServe is a Drug Free Workplace
Pay
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Schedule
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