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Lotane & Associates, P.A.

Bilingual Collections Agent

Lotane & Associates, P.A., Tallahassee, Florida, United States

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Base pay range $14.00/hr - $16.00/hr

Position Overview As a Bi-Lingual Collections Agent at Lotane & Associates, you will play a crucial role in helping our clients recover outstanding debts.

You will be responsible for contacting Spanish and/or English debtors via phone and negotiating the repayment of outstanding balances.

With your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will resolve delinquent accounts and ensure we recover for our clients compliantly and consistently.

Responsibilities

Utilize a dialer system to contact debtors and initiate conversations regarding overdue payments

Negotiate and establish payment plans based on debtors' financial situations

Provide accurate and updated information on outstanding debts and payment options

Maintain a professional demeanor, adhere to ethical standards, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations

Handle debtor questions, concerns, and disputes with empathy and assertiveness

Update debtor account information and payment arrangements in the database accurately

Follow-up with debtors to ensure timely payments and resolve any outstanding issues

Collaborate with internal teams to optimize debt recovery efforts and achieve collection targets

Process credit card and/or ACH requests accurately

Gather and assess financial situations to provide the most appropriate payment plan options

Represent our clients professionally and ask for recovery of losses and debt

Execute basic skip-tracing tasks

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, required

Additional certification in debt collection or a related field is a plus

Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish with ability to read and write in either language

Knowledge of FDCPA standards, HIPPA and state laws is a plus

At least one (1) year of call center / collections experience

Proven experience as a debt collector or in a call center environment

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle difficult and challenging conversations with debtors

Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations in debt collection

Proficiency in using dialer systems and CRM software

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

This position is a full-time in-house position working Monday through Friday, 8a-5pm or 9a-6pm at our firm in Cocoa, FL. The work environment is fun, friendly and positive with a diverse pool of employees.

This is not a remote position.

Compensation Overview This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Pay is on a bi-weekly cycle. Compensation is based on experience.

Benefits Overview We offer a range of benefits to support the well-being and financial security of our employees, including:

Employee-Paid Vision and Dental Insurance

- Affordable options to support your oral and eye health.

Employee-Paid AFLAC Supplemental Plans

- Additional coverage for accidents, short-term disability, and other needs.

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

- $20,000 life insurance policy provided at no cost to the employee.

401(k) Retirement Plan

- Company match of up to 5% after one year of employment

Paid Time Off (PTO)

- Generous PTO to support work-life balance

Paid Holidays

- Enjoy 9 paid holidays annually.

Volunteer Time Program

- Earn additional PTO by giving back to your community

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Confidential counseling and support services for personal or work-related issues.

Employee Discount Programs

- Access to exclusive savings on products and services through our employee discount network.

Please note: Medical insurance is not currently offered.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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