What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections Assistant - Ridgeland, MS position at BankPlus?
General Position Scope:
To assist in organizing and efficiently completing the collection functions and administrative duties of the Credit Solutions Department. To assist Senior Management with required reporting and Banking Centers with collection related issues.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Handle correspondence with customers, attorneys and officers.
Maintain files for legal action, court dockets and bankruptcy cases.
Issue payment and assess accounts for repossession expenses, attorney fees and charges for legal action.
Produce necessary reports for transfer of loans and control of charged off checking accounts to and from Banking Centers.
Collection of charged off checking accounts. Correspond with Outside Collection Vendors to assist with resolution of disputed items.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of Bank products, services, policies, procedures and appropriate regulatory issues as related to daily job functions including but not limited to: Bank Secrecy Act; Privacy Act; Fair Lending Act; Regulation E, etc. Complete required compliance training and adhere to the Bank’s standard of conduct.
Other duties as assigned
Participation in the bank’s High-Performance Connections program.
Make referrals to the Mortgage Center and Wealth Management
Position Requirements:
Associate’s Degree preferred
Six months of clerical office experience
General computer and typing experience with Microsoft Office Suite, to include Excel, Word, and Outlook
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High standard of integrity
Demonstrates initiative and highly motivated
Works well in a team environment
Extensive reading as needed
Work outside of regular business hours, as deemed necessary
Ability to make difficult decisions and handle multiple tasks with daily deadlines
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