STAFF ACCOUNTANT II, GL

Benefits Information

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

The 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.


Equal Opportunity Employer


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 general supervision, the Staff Accountant is responsible for the posting of journal entries for Corporate payroll, tax and treasury departments as well as field operations accurately while meeting stringent deadlines.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Staff Accountant adheres to company policies and procedures established for accounting.
• Posts properly signed and approved journal entries for various Corporate departments and the field accurately and timely.
• The Staff Accountant works with other Staff Accountants to comply with the posted journal entry review process and the maintenance and filing of journal entry support and posting reports.
• Works with Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & other departments on clearing suspense accounts.
• The Staff Accountant assists in retrieving journal entry support as requested by internal and external auditors as well as other departments.
• Assists in the preparation of the monthly P&L internal reporting packages.
• The Staff Accountant works closely with and supports the department's GL accounting analysts with various assigned tasks.
• Responsible for updating the month end close calendar for the current month for management review and monitoring compliance.
• The Staff Accountant is responsible for various month end and quarter end account reconciliations.
• Works with the department to organize and retain essential documents.
• The Staff Accountant compiles, summarizes, and provides necessary reports of activities as needed.
• Ensures all work complies with Sarbanes Oxley procedures and controls.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance with two (2) years progressive experience in accounting. Relies on experience and expertise to plan work accordingly and to accomplish the position's goals and objectives. Excellent attention to detail.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve the typical questions and issues that arise from completing daily work activities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with field management to resolve questions and problems. Ability to produce reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software used by the department typically including the Financial Information System (FIS) and Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills and preferably Smart View/Essbase skills.

The GEO Group, Inc.