Accounting Clerk

ACCOUNTING CLERK at The GEO Group, Inc.

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidence‑based rehabilitation.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer.

• 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

Compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Summary: Under close supervision, this position performs standard and routine accounting duties.

• 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.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years bookkeeping or accounting experience.