Collections Specialist

Beacon Hill; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill seeks an experienced Collections Specialist in Bellevue, WA to manage commercial collections for accounts 60+ days past due and resolve disputes on construction projects.

Responsibilities include negotiating payment solutions, coordinating lien/bond claims, and collaborating with internal teams while maintaining ownership of assigned accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in collections within construction or related industries.
• Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
• Experience with liens, bond claims, and construction project collections is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage collections activities for accounts 60+ days past due with regular customer contact.
• Collaborate with customers, contractors, and project owners to resolve balances and negotiate payments.
• Investigate invoice disputes and account adjustments.
• Review lien and bond claim filings to protect company interests.
• Assess collection risks and escalate, including possible legal actions.
• Verify project information such as owner details and contractor classifications.

Skills

Collections experience

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Our client, a well-established company in Bellevue, WA, is seeking an experienced Collections Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for managing commercial collections, resolving payment disputes, and protecting lien and bond rights on construction-related projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage collections activities for accounts 60+ days past due, maintaining regular contact with customers and documenting payment commitments.
• Work directly with customers, contractors, and project owners to resolve outstanding balances and negotiate payment solutions.
• Investigate and resolve invoice disputes, payment discrepancies, and account adjustments.
• Review and coordinate lien and bond claim filings to protect company interests.
• Assess collection risks and recommend appropriate escalations, including legal action when necessary.
• Verify project information, including owner details, licensing requirements, and contractor classifications.
• Collaborate with internal teams while maintaining ownership of assigned accounts.

Qualifications

• Previous collections experience within the construction industry is required (or closely related industries such as building materials, subcontracting, commercial services, or industrial distribution).
• Accounting or Finance degree highly preferred
• Experience with liens, bond claims, and construction project collections strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage disputed invoices and complex customer situations.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and collections/accounting software.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

• medical
• dental
• vision
• federal and state leave programs

Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future