Are you a natural leader driven by a strong sense of accomplishment looking for an opportunity as a Collections Specialist? Are you a focused, detail-oriented thinker with a background in accounting, finance or business administration? Based in the Seattle, Washington region, this long-term contract / temporary role is a great opportunity for a Collections Specialist. If you're looking for work as a Collections Specialist, you can nourish your career at this growing company if you contact Robert Half today!What you get to do every day- Locate delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. skip-tracing, written correspondence, phone contact, and making arrangements for payment- Maintain quality customer service and a positive company image by resolving customer account inquiries- Manage all billing and reporting activities in line with deadlines- Ensure payments are processed- Handle inbound and outbound collections calls and correspondence- Process bankruptcy filings correctly when received- Record all customer payments to the correct reports- Update customer files to ensure data integrity- Abide by all rules and regulations established by the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act