Collections​/Deferral Specialist

Under general supervision, performs assessment work of moderate difficulty in County Court related collections and monetary sanctions, and performs related duties as assigned.

(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.

This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Conducts financial interviews for resolution of monetary sanctions and determination of Public Defender qualifications.
• Implements Justice Court program audits.
• Tracking and accurate reporting of monetary and statistical case load.
• Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for deferrals or waivers.
• Sets up payment plans as appropriate.
• Posts and monitors payments through database.
• Prepares revenue and delinquent reports, issues delinquent notices.
• Researches addresses, social security numbers and other data to locate delinquent parties and apply skip traces.
• Prepares warrants.
• Files paperwork regarding payment cases and fines.

• Knowledge of Court procedures
• Knowledge of interview procedures.
• Knowledge of verifying sources of personal financial information.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and methods.
• Knowledge of ACAP and computer software.

• Skill in researching personal data in databases.
• Skill in operating computer and other office equipment and machines
• Skill in recording information clearly and completely.
• Skill in research and verification procedures.
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

High School Diploma or GED; AND fifteen semester hours of post High School accounting course work; AND three years accounting or collections experience; AND a valid drivers license OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience.