Accounting Clerk

CoreCivic•Whiteville, TN

19d

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk performs calculations, verifies and posts financial data, and maintains records of financial transactions. The role prepares reports and correspondence and assists with inventory. It uses applicable accounting methods and procedures consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company and partnership policies and procedures. The clerk verifies and posts business transactions, including checks, purchase orders, accounts payable, expenditures, and receipts, to appropriate accounts; assists with timely weekly and monthly documentation and reporting; and assists with or prepares accounts payable packages, accruals, check requests, petty cash reimbursements, and bank reconciliations. The position also processes transactions for inmate or resident accounts, assists with commissary and other operational inventory and reporting, maintains operating records and reports required by management, partnership agencies, or government regulations, and inputs, edits, produces, copies, compiles, and distributes financial data and documents using application software.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
Two years of experience in Business, Accounting, or a closely related field; additional qualifying education in Business or Accounting may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or other spreadsheet or accounting software.
Valid driver's license.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

Perform calculations, verify and post financial data, and maintain accounting records of financial transactions.
Prepare reports and correspondence and assist with conducting inventory.
Apply accounting methods and procedures consistent with GAAP and company and partnership policies and procedures while maintaining documents and records.
Verify and post checks, purchase orders, accounts payable, expenditures, receipts, and other business transactions to appropriate accounts.
Assist with or complete weekly and monthly documentation and reporting in a timely manner.
Assist with or prepare accounts payable packages, accounts payable accruals, check requests, petty cash reimbursements, and bank reconciliations accurately and promptly in accordance with policy and procedures.
Process inmate or resident account transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, charges or fees, and release or transfer of funds, in accordance with policy and procedures.
Assist with conducting inventory and preparing reports for commissary and other operational activities.
Prepare and maintain standard operating records and reports required by management, partnership agencies, or government regulations.
Input and edit numeric and alphanumeric data, including checks, statements, reports, and other records.
Produce finished documents and reports using application software; copy, compile, and distribute them as necessary.