Bookkeeper

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are seeking a Bookkeeper who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Join a team dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

About the role

The Bookkeeper performs calculations, verifies and posts financial data, and maintains accounting records of financial transactions. Ensures proper coding of transactions and assists in maintaining a current checking account balance for the facility. Prepares reports and correspondence, and conducts inventory of commissary operations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and maintain working knowledge of applicable accounting and internal control procedures in keeping with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and company and partnership policies and procedures while performing duties and maintaining documentation and records.
• Assist with or maintain a current working checking account balance for petty checking and commissary accounts.
• Prepare, deposit and verify bank deposits.
• Prepare check requests and month-end documentation, and coordinate purchases for which FSC approval is not required.
• Assist with or prepare accounts payable packages, accounts payable accruals, check requests, petty cash reimbursements and bank reconciliations ensuring accuracy, quality and adherence to company policy and procedures.
• Process various transactions for inmate/resident accounts to include deposits, withdrawals, charges/fees, release of funds or transfer of funds, in accordance with policy and procedures, including completing or assisting with the daily balancing of the inmate fund.
• Assign or verify assignment of proper account codes to purchase orders, accounts payable, check requests, vouchers and other types of expenditures or receipts ensuring that financial transactions are allocated to the appropriate account prior to settlement.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• Three years of Accounting or Bookkeeping experience is required.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel or other spreadsheet or accounting software.
• Experience with Enterprise software such as Oracle/JD Edwards and inventory control is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Pay

$19.00 per hour