Accounting Clerk
CoreCivic•Appleton, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Accounting Clerk performs calculations, verifies and posts financial data, and maintains accounting records of financial transactions. Prepares reports, correspondence, and assists in conducting inventory. Utilizes and maintains working knowledge of applicable accounting methods and procedures that are in keeping with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and company and partnership policies and procedures, while performing duties and maintaining documents and records.
Requirements
- High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
- Two years of experience in Business, Accounting or a closely related field is required.
- Must demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel or other spreadsheet or accounting software.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- Additional qualifying education in Business or Accounting may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Responsibilities
- Verifies and posts business transactions, such as checks (registers), purchase orders, accounts payable and other types of expenditures or receipts, to the appropriate account.
- Assists with or completes weekly/monthly documentation and reporting in a timely manner.
- Assists with or prepares accounts payable packages, accounts payable accruals, check requests, petty cash reimbursements and bank reconciliations accurately/timely and in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Processes various transactions for inmate/resident accounts to include, deposits, withdrawals, charges/fees, release of funds or transfer of funds, in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Assists with conducting inventory and preparing reports for commissary and other operational endeavors.
- Prepares and accurately maintains a variety of standard operating records and reports, including those required by management, partnership agency and/or government regulations.
- Accurately inputs and edits numeric and alphanumeric data, to include checks, statements, reports and other records.
- Produces finished documents/reports efficiently, using applications software programs; copies, compiles and distributes as necessary.
Benefits
- Drug-Free Workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
