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Robert Half International Collections Specialist in PORTLAND, Oregon
Description
If you have a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail, you may be right for our Collections Specialist position. If you want to join a growing team and build your career as a finance professional, contact Accountemps today. Based in the Portland, Oregon region, this short-term temporary role is a great opportunity for a Collections Specialist.
How you will make an impact
Process bankruptcy filings in the correct manner when received
Ensure payments are processed
Maintain quality customer service and a positive company image by resolving customer account inquiries
Maintain and update customer files to sustain data integrity
Direct all billing and reporting activities in accordance to deadlines
Comply with all rules and regulations established by the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act
Locate delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. skip-tracing, written correspondence, phone contact, and making arrangements for payment
Manage inbound and outbound collections calls and correspondence
Register all customer payments to the correct reports
Requirements
AA or BS/BA in Accounting preferred
2-3 years of prior high volume collections experience
Be able to effectively analyze and make decisions on customer accounts
Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills
Microsoft Excel experience preferred
Knowledge of consumer collections
Comprehensive knowledge of commercial collections
Strong familiarity with data entry
QuickBooks experience
Proven knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR)
Previous experience using accounting software
Accountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches skilled accounting and finance professionals with remote or on-site jobs on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.
When you work with us, you’re working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” every year since 1998 and was named to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms.
Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.
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