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Collections Customer Service Rep

Confidential ClientSoftware & Technology
Entry LevelContractOn-Site$55,483
Grand Prairie, Illinois
A Day Ago

This role involves working within multiple departments at Confidential Client, primarily handling light collections by contacting customers with recent missed payments, assisting customers with account inquiries, and verifying credit contracts. The position requires flexibility to rotate between departments, perform data entry, and maintain accurate contract information, supporting the crediting process for financed accounts. It is a contract-to-hire, onsite role focused on customer service and credit operations within the auto finance industry.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Automotive Finance & Customer Service.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


Role summary

This role supports confidential client operations across light collections, customer care, and credit processing in an automotive finance environment. Candidates will be cross-trained and rotated among departments (Customer Accounts, Customer Care, Credit) as business needs dictate. This is a contract-to-hire, fully onsite position based out of Grand Prairie, TX (onsite work may be in the Irving, TX area).


What You’ll Do

  • Work in rotating roles across Customer Accounts, Customer Care, and the Credit Department.
  • Customer Accounts (Light Collections)
    • Make outbound calls to customers who are 1–29 days past due to collect payment information or troubleshoot auto-pay/login issues.
    • Collect and record credit card details securely and support account reinstatement where appropriate.
  • Customer Care
    • Answer inbound calls from customers about account status, payments, titles, login support, and payment options.
    • Provide clear, professional customer support and escalate complex issues per process.
  • Credit Department
    • Review dealer contracts for financed accounts, verify paperwork, enter customer and contract data into the finance system, and assign account numbers.
    • Place 10–15 outbound verification calls daily to dealers as needed and file supporting documents accurately.
  • Maintain accurate data entry on two-monitor station; ensure contracts are complete before forwarding for corporate processing.
  • Cross-train and rotate across departments; adapt to changing schedules and business needs.
  • Participate in mandatory overtime and scheduled weekend shifts when required.

Schedule & Logistics

  • Typical schedules:
    • Customer Accounts: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with two late nights per week (11:00 AM–8:00 PM; late nights not on Friday) and every other Saturday (twice a month, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM).
    • Customer Care: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with one Saturday per month (8:00 AM–12:00 PM).
    • Credit Department: Primarily daytime processing; occasional outbound dealer calls.
  • Mandatory overtime as needed (currently two Saturdays per month, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM).
  • Onsite role (Grand Prairie / Irving, TX area).
  • 6-month contract-to-hire.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay range: $18.50 – $23.50 per hour.
  • Eligible temporary-role benefits may include:
    • Medical, dental & vision
    • Critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
    • 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options
    • Voluntary life & AD&D and short-/long-term disability
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Transportation benefits
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Time off / leave (PTO, vacation, sick leave)
  • Exact benefits and eligibility depend on job classification and length of employment.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree highly preferred; Associate’s considered.
  • Experience: Average 1–2 years of professional experience; entry-level candidates with relevant customer service or call center exposure are encouraged to apply.
  • Skills:
    • Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills
    • Call center or customer service experience; data entry accuracy
    • Comfortable handling light collections and sensitive customer payment information
    • Attention to detail and ability to follow compliance/process checklists
  • Technical: Comfortable working with multiple monitors and basic finance/CRM systems; ability to learn internal AHFC-style systems and processes.

Why candidates choose this role

  • Fast path to a permanent role through a structured contract-to-hire program.
  • Cross-training across multiple departments builds transferable skills in customer support and automotive finance.
  • Competitive hourly pay with benefits eligibility and formal training.

Other important info

  • This position is fully onsite in Grand Prairie, TX (work location may list Irving, TX depending on assignment).
  • Schedule flexibility required — candidates will be expected to work evenings and periodic Saturdays per department schedule.
  • Confidential Client may use AI-assisted tools to support sourcing and screening; final hiring decisions are made by people.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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