Accounting Specialist 1 - Onsite

S R International•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist 1 assists with collecting receivables, including returned payments, fuel tax and audit assessments, civil penalties, and miscellaneous receivables. The role uses skip tracing and other investigative methods to locate delinquent customers and applies State statutes, rules, and ADOT policies to collection activities. It communicates with internal and external customers by phone, email, and letter, and processes credit card and check transactions, daily internal deposits, bank levies, bond claims, and agency companion transfers. The position refers debt cases to the Arizona Attorney General's Office when necessary, removes uncollected debt from records, and participates in internal system enhancement testing. It validates, records, and reports revenue; performs banking and general ledger accounting functions, including account analysis and reconciliations; and writes and maintains desk procedures. The employee works in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, provides backup support across department functions as needed, and cross-trains on all department duties. This is a 100% onsite position in Phoenix, Arizona, for local candidates only. Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening through HireRight. Compensation is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

Collections experience is required.
Must successfully complete background and drug screening through HireRight.
Must be a local candidate for the 100% onsite Phoenix, Arizona position.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience is preferred.
A high school diploma is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in collecting receivables, including returned payments, fuel tax and audit assessments, civil penalties, and miscellaneous receivables.
Use skip tracing and other investigative methods to locate delinquent customers.
Apply State statutes, rules, and ADOT policies in collection activities.
Communicate with internal and external customers by phone, email, and letter.
Process credit card and check transactions, daily internal deposits, bank levies, bond claims, and agency companion transfers.
Refer debt cases to the Arizona Attorney General's Office as necessary.
Remove uncollected debt from records and participate in internal system enhancement testing.
Validate, record, and report revenue.
Perform banking and general ledger accounting functions, including account analysis and reconciliations.
Write and maintain desk procedures and complete other assigned duties.
Work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment and provide backup support across department functions as needed.
Cross-train on all department duties.