Bookeeper (Accounting/Finance)

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.

At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. Under direct supervision, performs accounting functions including cash control, funds disbursement, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. This position requires the application of varied bookkeeping and business procedures. Work requires familiarity with company financial policies to include accounting, payroll, and other areas.

Processes all accounts payable, accounts receivables, checking accounts, employee payroll, and inmate payroll.

Maintains and distributes employee payroll ensuring that employee time is accounted for per GEO Policy.

Makes bank deposits, writes checks, and maintains regular balance controls on all checking accounts.

Collects and counts all cash, money orders or certified checks that have been accepted for inmates, and credits the amount to the appropriate inmate account.

Develops and submits required reports relative to all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, checking accounts, employee payroll, inmate payroll, and inmate trust.

Prepares employee travel orders, advances, and expense reimbursements.

May oversee the receptionist/admin clerk in daily performance and evaluation of job duties.

Ensures accurate inventory of all items in the warehouse, food service, maintenance, and any other area where supplies are stored for distribution.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or closely related field preferred.

Two (2) years in an accounting related capacity.

General clerical aptitude. Working knowledge of business English, good grammatical and spelling skills, and ability to develop correspondence, reports, and operational directives.

Working knowledge of office equipment such as computer terminals, fax machines, copy machines.

Must satisfactorily complete The GEO Group, Inc. pre-service training for non-custodial staff.

Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Must be a United States Citizen.