Accounting Specialist 1 – On-Site | Phoenix, AZ

Kelly Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Accounting Specialist 1 for an on-site role in Phoenix, AZ. Local candidates must specify current location on their resume. The position pays $20 per hour and runs Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with no remote work.

The role supports receivables collection, revenue validation, banking, and general ledger accounting in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• Collections experience clearly stated on your resume.
• Strong communication skills via phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Knowledge of banking and general ledger functions.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting returned payments and other receivables.
• Use skip tracing and other tools to locate delinquent customers.
• Apply state statutes, rules, and ADOT policies to receivable collections.
• Communicate with internal and external customers by phone, email, and letter.
• Process credit card and check transactions, internal deposits, bank levies, bond claims, and transfers.
• Refer debt and remove uncollected debt.
• Test internal system enhancements.
• Validate, record, and report revenue; perform banking and general ledger accounting functions.

Skills

Collections experience

Strong communication

Banking and general ledger

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Accounting Specialist 1 – On-Site | Phoenix, AZ

Local Candidates Only: Must specify current location on resume

Pay Rate: $20 /Hr.

M–F, 8–5 On-Site (No remote)

About the Job

Support receivables collection, revenue validation, and banking and general ledger accounting functions in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting returned payments, fuel tax and audit assessments, civil penalties, and miscellaneous receivables.
• Use skip tracing and other tools to locate delinquent customers.
• Apply state statutes, rules, and ADOT policies to receivable collections.
• Communicate with internal and external customers by phone, email, and letter.
• Process credit card and check transactions, internal deposits, bank levies, bond claims, and transfers.
• Refer debt and remove uncollected debt.
• Test internal system enhancements.
• Validate, record, and report revenue; perform banking and general ledger accounting functions, including account analysis and reconciliations.
• Write and maintain desk procedures; cross-train on department duties and provide backup as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Collections experience, clearly stated on your resume.
• Strong communication skills, including phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Knowledge of banking and general ledger functions.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Experience & Education

• Accounting experience.
• High school diploma.

Why Kelly?

Competitive pay, strong benefits, local assignments, and opportunities for growth.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and  Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.