Collections Specialist Jobs in Washington

A Collections Specialist in the banking industry is responsible for contacting customers with delinquent accounts, negotiating payments, and keeping accurate records of collections and payment activity. They play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of the bank by minimizing bad debt losses, improving cash flow, and ensuring compliance with banking laws and regulations related to debt collection. They also liaise with legal departments or external agencies if necessary, to handle defaulted accounts or to resolve legal issues related to debt collection.

Important skills for a Collections Specialist include excellent communication and negotiation skills, attention to detail, familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory guidelines, and proficiency in using collections software. A certification such as Certified Receivables Compliance Professional (CRCP) or Certified Credit and Collections Specialist (CCCS) can enhance job prospects. This position often requires prior experience in roles such as Debt Collector, Customer Service Representative, or Credit Analyst, where one gains skills in dealing with customers, managing credit or collections, and understanding financial statements.

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Collections Specialist I

  • Federal Way, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 1 day ago

Collections Specialist I Corporate Finance Federal Way, Washington **Description** Are you a master of numbers and a champion of collections?...

Collections Rep. I

  • Bremerton, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bremerton, WA
  • 1 day ago

About Us Kitsap Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with more than 300 employees and 14 branches throughout Western Washington. We have a passion for making a...

Consumer Collections Representative - Aberdeen Admin

  • Aberdeen, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Aberdeen, WA
  • 7 days ago

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Aberdeen Admin - Aberdeen, WA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.00 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: Banking...

Consumer Collections Representative - Mountlake Terrace Headquarters

  • Mountlake Terrace, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Mountlake Terrace, WA
  • 7 days ago

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: MLT Headquarters - Mountlake Terrace, WA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.00 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job...

Consumer Collections Representative - Lacey Admin

  • Lacey, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Lacey, WA
  • 7 days ago

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Lacey Branch and Admin - Lacey, WA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.00 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category:...

Senior Collections Specialist II (NBD)

  • Federal Way, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 9 days ago

Description At Financial Pacific Leasing, we cultivate an environment where our associates can thrive. Our commitment to supporting both our staff and customers is made possible by the dedication...

Collections Specialist

  • Bothell, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 17 days ago

Role: Collections Specialist- Contract Location: Bothell, WA Pay Rate: $25-32/hour This is an on-site contract role located in Seattle, WA Our Eastside-based client is looking for a Collections Specialist...

On Site Senior Credit and Collections Specialist

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 18 days ago

We are looking for a Senior Credit and Collections Specialist to be responsible for the timely and accurate analysis and procurement of customer repayments and authorization of deductions while upholding...

Senior Credit and Collections Specialist

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 25 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 25 days ago

Job Description Our client, a well-known organization in the Vancouver area, is seeking a Senior Credit and Collections Specialist on a temporary basis....

Lending Solutions Specialist (Collections)

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 26 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 26 days ago

The Lending Solutions Specialist I position is the foundation level position in the collections specialist series....

Collections Specialist I - Specialty Portfolio

  • Federal Way, WA
  • 28 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 28 days ago

The Position: We are looking for a collection specialist to join our Specialty Portfolio team....

Collection Specialist I

  • Federal Way, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Description Are you a master of numbers and a champion of collections? Do you possess the unique ability to balance the delicate art of diplomacy with the firm hand of debt recovery? If so, we are...

Senior Credit & Collections Analyst

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Get to know Okta Okta is The Worlds Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technologyanywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet...

Credit & Collections Specialist

  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Position Overview** The Credit & Collections Specialist is a highly independent role with limited management oversight....

Remote Work

Credit and Collections Specialist

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 45+ days ago

Credit and Collections Specialist Bellevue, Washington | Full Time Temp to Hire | $ 30 - $ 38 per year April 18, 2025 | Job ID: HDF56...94 Job Summary Dialing accounts to make collections calls, payment...

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Salary for Collections Specialist Jobs in Washington

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireBanking research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Collections Specialists in Washington offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.6%
High School or GED
23.6%
Associate's Degree
14.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.6%
Master's Degree
11.1%
Some College
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Collections Specialists in Washington
Less than 1 year
49.4%
2-4 years
27.6%
1-2 years
19.0%
None
3.3%
4-6 years
0.4%
10+ years
0.3%



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