ACCOUNTING CLERK

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work For GEO

We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

• Processes all business office responsibilities including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory control and general office management.
• Serves as accounting clerk handling daily accounting and month-end closing activities.
• Assists with preparing and tracking monthly and annual budgets and forecasts.
• Maintains payment card (P-Card) system transactions.
• Codes accounts payable invoices for proper account distribution for the utilizing facility. An invoice that is out of the ordinary or unusual requires management approval.
• Communicates telephonically and in a professional manner with regionals, directors, other facility staff and vendors as necessary regarding the appropriateness of purchases and the proper allocation of expenses.
• Updates and maintains current billing files so accurate records are maintained enabling processing of timely billing reports.
• Prepares and submits daily activity reports/count sheets to contracting agencies ensuring accurate, timely submittal in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Prepares contractual monthly billing report ensuring accurate, timely submittal in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Provides copy of all monthly billings to company corporate office in a timely manner.
• Edits for discrepancies and prepares punch detail report for final processing of payroll to meet bi-weekly payroll deadline and ensure employees are paid accurately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Familiar with general accounting principles, fiscal budget control procedures and computerized accounting.
• Review and understand documents as they pertain to accounts payable.
• Handle a variety of tasks as they relate to accounting.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit and a sense of cooperation.
• Manage workflow in an orderly manner.
• Express thoughts logically, in both written and verbal form using correct grammar.
• Demonstrate flexibility in order to perform a wide range of duties.
• Proficient with computers and the necessary software used by the facility.

Benefits

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account