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About Us

A subsidiary of Columbia Bank, Financial Pacific Leasing is a direct provider of small-ticket and commercial equipment leases to third­-party originators and lessors. We take pride in making personalized service our top priority.

**The Position** :

Are you a master of numbers and a champion of collections? Do you possess the unique ability to balance the delicate art of diplomacy with the firm hand of debt recovery? If so, we are looking for YOU! Join our diverse and inclusive team where you’ll feel valued and inspired to contribute your skills and experience. We are looking for a Collections Agent to join our team of first-party collectors. This position is responsible for maintaining acceptable Effectiveness Collection Percentages on 30+ Day delinquent accounts. Effectively communicate with both internal and external customers to resolve delinquent contracts. Utilize all internal and external resources available to establish contact, identify appropriate courses of resolution to protect the Company’s interest and to execute the resolution plan in a timely manner.

The essential responsibilities in this role include, but are not limited to:

+ Communicates with customers that are in a 31-60 day delinquent status via telephone, mail, email, text or personal contact.

+ Negotiates payment arrangements with the customers to ensure timely payment.

+ Maintain individual and group monthly delinquency goals.

+ Ensure that individual call volume meet company standards for their prospective areas and calls are made in a professional manner.

+ Assessing miscellaneous collection fees including late charges, over-the-phone payment fees, contract addendum fees, documentation fees and interim payments.

+ Maintains complete and accurate documentation to include thorough notation of all communications with the customer or authorized parties.

+ Understands the proper usage of extension, rewrites, addendums, and forbearances.

+ Prepares status worksheets, payoffs, and amortization schedules and requests for Fair Market Values.

+ Prepares Repossession Packets and demand letters when necessary.

+ Understands and utilizes company system and use of the phone dialer.

+ Works with customer’s and Financial Pacific Leasing insurance company to ensure proper insurance coverage is obtained.

+ Utilizes the broker base and in-house broker representatives to resolve first payment default delinquencies.

+ Provides highest level of customer service to all lessees, vendors, brokers and staff.

+ Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Must be a high school graduate or equivalent

+ Previous Collection experience (preferred)

+ Regular and predictable attendance

+ Must present oneself in a professional manner

+ Must be proactive and adhere to all company policies including Bank Secrecy Act and compliance regulations

+ Must maintain confidentiality of all company information

+ Must provide exceptional customer service and support to our customers, partners and all levels of staff

+ Must have working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)

+ Strong data entry skills

The pay range for this role is $20.00 - $25.00.

The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

**Primary Location:** Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

3455 South 344th Way Suite 300 Federal Way WA 98001

Our Benefits:

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: http://[email protected]

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.