Kelly’s customer, located in Etobicoke, ON, is looking for an experienced Bilingual (French/English) Collections and Litigation Associate for a 12-month contract providing courteous collection practices and maintaining reasonable levels of defaults.

RESPONSIBILITES:

Your main responsibilities include the ability to perform the following role requirements in both French and English:

• Monitor assigned accounts for past due balances.
  

• Contact delinquent customers by phone, email, fax, or other means to address and resolve past due balances.
  

• Ability to review payments trends and provide accurate explanation to the customer.
  

• Ability to identify when past due account requires escalation of our attempts to resolve the past due accounts, e.g., involving legal counsel and or bailiff.
  

• A good understanding of our Terms and Conditions and understanding what steps we can take to remedy a default.
  

• Build better processes where necessary.
  

• Build a network of associates to assist in repossession or legal representation.
  

• Assist the team with other responsibilities and ad hoc tasks.
  

• Client liaison with assigned outside agencies and attorneys.
  

• Negotiate repossession or settlement, depending upon circumstances.
  

• Collect on charged off accounts, bad debt, sell equipment to Hino/forklift dealers and offer settlements.
  

• Determine value of assets; determine the appropriate legal action necessary to recover amounts due or recover equipment.
  

• Work with bankruptcy attorneys to ensure the organization obtains asset(s), filing proof of claim(s), follow up on Relief of Stay. Identify issues in bankruptcy process and expediate resolution.
  

• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
  

• Document matters in the system.
  

• Keep management apprised of critical issues related to compliance, exposure, remittance, etc.
  

• Work with truck and forklift dealers to collect past due payments, sell bankruptcy and repossessed units to dealers to mitigate and reduce fees, while building strong relationships.
  

• Generate reports for management and assist in special projects, as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience required in collections, remarketing, and litigation.
  

• Fluency in English and French required.
  

• A good understanding of specific documents is required to put the customer on notice that the account must be brought current, or we will commence legal proceedings to remedy the default.
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, primarily Word, Excel, Outlook is required.
  

• Minimum one year customer service experience in Leasing or similar field.
  

• Excellent oral and written skills in the English and French language
  

• Ability to work independently under pressure to meet both internal and external deadlines.
  

• You have strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments with tight deadlines.
  

• Strong attention to detail and organization skills required.
  

• Ability to work as a team and build collaborative relationships with partnering departments in the organization.
  

• You’re detail oriented, organized, and maintain a sense of urgency.

Great to Have:

• Technical knowledge and experience in a finance company is preferred.
  

• Product knowledge and lease structuring knowledge is preferred.
  

• Info-Lease and Aspire experience is an asset but not required.
  

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or other Business-related discipline is preferred.

PERKS:

• Work for a reputable commercial finance organization that continues to grow
  

• 6 – 12-month temporary position with benefits and 2-week’s vacation plus 2 personal days.
  

• $33.00 per hour

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can be your best self and join a fantastic team, look no further and apply today!

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