Accounting Clerk

CoreCivic • Houston, TX

6d

About The Position

At CoreCivic, employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism, and a responsibility to better the public good. The Accounting Clerk performs calculations, verifies and posts financial data, and maintains accounting records of financial transactions. The position 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 while maintaining documents and records.

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 be substituted year for year.
• 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

• Verify and post business transactions—including checks, purchase orders, accounts payable, expenditures, and receipts—to the 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 in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Process transactions for inmate or resident accounts, 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 endeavors.
• Prepare and accurately maintain standard operating records and reports required by management, partnership agencies, or government regulations.
• Accurately 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 materials as needed.
• Prepare reports and correspondence and assist in conducting inventory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED