Collections Specialist

Alaskan Copper & Brass Co.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Profit sharing plan

401(k)

Job summary

Alaskan Copper & Brass Company is seeking a Collections Specialist to manage the full collections cycle for a portfolio of commercial accounts. You will pursue past due balances, address invoice disputes, and coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely payments.

The role requires strong communication, accuracy, and the ability to balance firm collection activity with positive customer relationships in a fast-paced environment. Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, on-site in Kent, WA.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting/finance preferred; equivalent work experience in AR/collections may be considered.
• Strong communication skills with customers and internal staff at all levels; professional demeanor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; intermediate-advanced Excel; ability to learn ERP/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers by phone, email, and written correspondence to address short payments and invoice disputes.
• Research credit and accounting records to resolve problems or obtain payment approval.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve disputes and accelerate cash application.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and follow up on aging balances; escalate as needed.
• Maintain accurate customer records and generate monthly statements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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Alaskan Copper & Brass Company

Human Resources Department

2958 6th Avenue South

Seattle, WA 98134

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Date Opened: July 6, 2026

Closing Date: July 20, 2026

Job Title: Collections Specialist

Pay Rate: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Hours of Work: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Location: 27402 72nd Avenue South Kent WA 98032

Job Summary

The A/R Collection Specialist is responsible for managing the full collections cycle on an assigned portfolio of commercial (business-to-business) accounts. This includes proactive outreach on past due balances, investigation and resolution of short payments and invoice disputes, coordination with internal departments and customer contacts, and accurate maintenance of account records. The role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance firm collection activity with positive customer relationships in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Required Essential Job Skills/Experience

• Associate’s degree or coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred. Equivalent work experience in accounts receivable, collections, or accounting will be considered.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with customers and internal staff at all levels. Persistence and composure under pressure are essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills required. Experience with ERP or accounting systems, with the ability to learn proprietary software, is expected.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain productivity in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Required Essential Job Functions/Duties

• Contact customers via phone, email, and written correspondence to address short payments, non-payment of invoices, and other account discrepancies.
• Research and analyze credit and accounting records to resolve problems/disputes or to get invoices approved for payment.
• Collaborate with customer contacts in accounts payable, purchasing, and other departments to resolve disputes and facilitate timely payment.
• Coordinate with internal departments including Sales, Billing, General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Shipping, and Will-Call to resolve account issues and accelerate cash application.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and work with customers to establish realistic schedules for resolving past due balances, coordinating with the Credit Manager on arrangements or terms requiring approval.
• Manage routine and proactive collection activity on an assigned account portfolio, maintaining consistent follow-up on open and aging balances.
• Identify accounts requiring escalation and make recommendations to the Credit Manager regarding non-collectible balances or accounts requiring third-party collection action.
• Generate and distribute monthly customer account statements; maintain accurate records in accordance with departmental filing requirements.
• Maintain a high volume of daily customer contact, with consistent outreach activity expected as a core performance standard for this role.
• Update customer accounts as needed; process adjustments and corrections to account balances; manage sales tax documentation; and maintain organized electronic filing of customer records and related correspondence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Profit sharing plan.
• 401(k).

Job Accommodations

Considered on an individual basis.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the following in an 8-hour workday: - Standing: 1 to 1½ hours; walking: up to 2 hours; sitting: 1‑6 hours.

Lifting: Up to 5 lbs: frequently; 6‑10 lbs: occasionally; 11‑20 lbs: occasionally; 21‑25 lbs: occasionally; 26‑50 lbs: occasionally; 51‑100 lbs: never.

Repetitive use of hands: Grasping yes; pushing & pulling no; fine manipulating yes.

Feet movements: None.

Worker positions: Climbing occasionally; bending occasionally; kneeling never; crouching occasionally; reaching occasionally.

Sensory requirements: hearing and speaking yes; sight: depth perception yes, field of vision yes, accommodation yes; color vision no.

Environmental conditions: Inside 75% of time, outside 25% of time; temperature: cold enough to cause discomfort; noise: sufficient to require hearing protection; hazards: risk of bodily injury present.