Remote Third Party Debt Collector
Helvey & Associatesover 1 year ago
United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
$14-$18 Hourly
Job Description
Position Overview
Join our team as a Call Center Agent working remotely with a flexible schedule of up to 40 hours weekly (Mon-Sat) and enjoy consistent weekly shifts. You’ll receive a competitive starting wage combined with generous commission opportunities – Compensation: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour. This full-time role offers potential career advancement along with the convenience of working from home provided you have a private workspace and reliable high-speed internet.
Key Responsibilities
- Make outbound calls to request payments, assess each person’s financial situation, and establish mutually acceptable payment solutions.
- Take ownership of accounts by listening to consumers and collaborating with them to create a clear financial recovery roadmap.
- Accurately update and document all necessary account information in a fast-paced environment.
- Embrace growth opportunities while delivering excellent service and achieving performance incentives.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED (college courses in accounting or finance add credibility).
- Minimum 1 year experience each in call center operations, remote work, and debt collection.
- Excellent listening, negotiation, speaking, and persistence skills with the ability to resolve practical issues.
- Fluent English proficiency is required.
- Ability to pass a background check with no felonies in the past 5 years, a clean credit history (no bankruptcies in the past 2 years), and paid collection accounts.
- Must have a private workspace with a door and reliable high-speed internet.
Preferred Qualifications
- College coursework in accounting, finance, or related fields.
- Spanish language proficiency.
- Prior experience in remote work environments and call centers handling debt collection.
Benefits & Perks
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule with consistent weekly shifts
- On-the-job training and paid time off
- Work from home opportunity and referral program
Required Skills
Active Listening
Negotiation
Debt Collection
Call Center Experience
Persistence
Remote Work
Time Management
Communication