Payroll Clerk

Job TitleAre 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.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.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.ResponsibilitiesCompile payroll data (time tracking, taxes, insurance, and garnishments to be withheld) and employee identification information.Prepare input forms, enter data related to wages and deductions.Review wages and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.Record changes affecting net wages (exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments) for each employee to update master payroll records.Record data concerning transfer of employees between departments.Prorate expenses to be debited/credited for cost accounting records.Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.Keep records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.Prepare and issue paychecks.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:High School diploma or GED certificate.Two (2) years of progressive experience in a clerical or payroll capacity. Working knowledge of payroll procedures. General clerical aptitude.Above average organizational and communication skills. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems; to maintain company records; and to meet and deal effectively with employees and inmates. Must be able to deal with people in a variety of changing and complex situations.Ability to prepare basic written reports.Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.You'll spend most of your time in a comfortable office setting. You'll also have to:Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 lbs., bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level, climb, walk, and stand.