JOB DETAILS

Loan Adjustment Services Specialist

CompanyStrata Credit Union
LocationBakersfield
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 23, 2026
About The Company
In operation since 1949, Strata Credit Union is a full service community credit union open to anyone who lives works, worships or attends school in Kern County. Strata Credit Union is a nonprofit organization, reinvesting revenues back into the member base through lower rates on auto loans, credit cards, personal loans and checking accounts that are truly free. Strata Credit Union's mission is to be the preferred financial institution for our current and potential members by strengthening our existing relationships and developing new partnerships within our community. We strive to be the financial institution our members choose first, use the most and grow with throughout their lives.
About the Role

Description

SUMMARY: Provides a variety of clerical support for the Loan Adjustment Department.


REPORTS TO: Loan Adjustment Manager


DIVISION: Loan Adjustment


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Responsible for providing support to the Loan Adjustment Department. Functions may include but are not limited to the following:  



  1. Process Debt Protection, GAP, and MRC claims
  2. Prepare and mail deficiency letters
  3. Manage the negative share queue
  4. Oversee all aspects of Collateral Protection Insurance (CPI) processing
  5. Submit claims through Lenders Protection
  6. Prepare and send Notice of Intent to Sell letters
  7. Enter member information into RDN to initiate vehicle repossession
  8. Order titles for repossessed vehicles and coordinate with auction
  9. Monitor the collection suspense general ledger for auction proceeds and apply funds to corresponding loans
  10. Prepare and mail collection notices as needed
  11. Compile and upload files to third-party collection agencies
  12. Process payments received for Chapter 13 bankruptcy and Debt Management plans
  13. Process charge offs and prepare reports for the board book
  14. Submit and follow-up with chase field assignments as needed
  15. Manage all warranty and GAP cancellation requests for repossessions.


Complete mandatory BSA training annually.


Maintain a thorough working knowledge of credit union policies and procedures and current laws and regulations as related to all job functions.


Achieve department goals as assigned by supervisor and/or management.


Additional loan adjustment duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management. 


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Requires a working knowledge and understanding of credit union loan policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to collections. This position also requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff and members and to contribute to a cohesive work environment.  


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Requires high school education or G.E.D equivalency certificate. Requires the ability to work effectively with staff and management to contribute to a cohesive work environment.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus due to computer work. Regular predictable attendance is required.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (i.e., business offices with computers, phones, printers, light traffic). The ability to work in a confined area. The ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period. 



TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day.



Revised 4/2025


Key Skills
Clerical supportDebt protectionGAP claimsCollateral protection insuranceLoan adjustmentCollection noticesBankruptcy processingCharge offsData entryOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCredit union policiesRegulatory complianceRecord keepingReporting
Categories
Finance & AccountingAdministrativeCustomer Service & Support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The specialist provides clerical support for the Loan Adjustment Department, including processing claims, managing collateral protection insurance, and handling repossession documentation. They also oversee collection notices, bankruptcy payments, and charge-off reporting while maintaining compliance with credit union policies.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$17 - $25
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
33
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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