ACCOUNTING CLERK

Job Title

Accounting Clerk

Overview

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 evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

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

Summary

Under close supervision, performs general accounting duties in the area of accounts payable.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• May perform the duties of the Receptionist or Records Clerk.
• Codes accounts payable invoices for proper account distribution for the facility. Submits invoices that are unusual to the Business Manager for 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.
• Audits resident assessment reports and resident savings fund to ensure posting accuracy. Prepares bank deposits for resident savings and assessment payments. Reconciles monthly the resident assessments and savings accounts.
• Monitors office supplies so that an adequate supply is on hand and coordinates with management monthly to order necessary replacements.
• Types and proofs correspondence and reports which may include formal and informal disciplinary action reports for residents and monthly and quarterly facility reports.
• Updates and maintains current billing files so accurate records are maintained enabling processing of timely billing reports.
• Accepts placements for halfway house and Office of Violent Sex Offender Management (OVSOM) residents. Maintains accurate placement files and distributes placement list daily.
• Prepares and submits daily activity reports and count sheets to contracting agencies ensuring accurate and timely submittal in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Prepares and submits midnight count sheets to the company's administrative office no later than 9 am each weekday for inclusion in company reports.
• Prepares and submits contractual monthly billing report ensuring accurate and timely submittal in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Prepares monthly report for halfway house and OVSOM residents ensuring accurate and timely submittal in accordance with contractual requirements. Submits report to the State for verification within time limits established so that reimbursement can be made in a timely manner.
• Provides copy of all monthly billings to company corporate office in a timely manner.
• Prepares monthly mileage reimbursement reports of resident transportation for inclusion in billing.
• Ensures that all resident assessments are deducted from the monthly billings for both halfway house services.
• Maintains resident database. Updates resident roster on computer, documenting all resident movement, new arrivals placements and departures so that an accurate accounting of residents is maintained and contract requirements are met.
• Maintains and balances petty cash account. Ensures that copies of deposit slips with back-up are provided to the corporate office in a timely manner for posting.
• Provides backup support to Receptionist by learning all administrative duties and functions and by training to ensure that both knowledge and compliance with company procedures remain current.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit and a sense of cooperation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years bookkeeping or accounts payable experience.
• Familiarization with general accounting principles, fiscal budget control procedures and computerized accounting.
• Ability to analyze financial documents as they pertain to accounts payable; handle a variety of tasks as they relate to accounting; sufficient organizational skills to keep the workflow on-going 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.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.