Accounting Coordinator, Community Corrections Regional Office

$40,000 - $48,000 / Annually

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. CoreCivic is currently seeking an Accounting Coordinator. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

*This position requires 4 days onsite in Brentwood, TN.

The Accounting Coordinator provides administrative accounting support to multiple facilities by performing varied and complex accounting transactions, clerical, and related administrative functions. Assists the Regional Controller to complete daily, weekly and monthly tasks, to include preparing journal entries and monthly billings.

• Utilize a working knowledge of accounting and accounting control procedures that are in keeping with accepted accounting principles and CoreCivic accounting policies and procedures.

• Review and verify daily populations at assigned facilities, assists facility through the Regional Controller to make corrections and provide training. Prepares monthly billing to our Partner Agencies.

• Review requisitions, purchase orders and invoices for fixed asset purchases and operating expenses to ensure accuracy and conformance to policy.

• Assign or verify assignment of proper account codes to purchase orders, accounts payable and other types of expenditures or receipts and ensures that financial transactions are allocated to the appropriate account.

• Read and interpret various facility contracts and maintains a working knowledge of the billing and accounting requirements.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED certification, or equivalent is required.

• Three years of experience in a full-time administrative or bookkeeping role, preferably in a similar position, is required.

• Additional qualifying education at an accredited college, business school, or technical institute in office administration or a related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE - including Disability/Veteran.