ACCOUNTS CLERK

GEO Group • Karnes City, TX

257d • $19

About The Position

The Accounts Clerk position at GEO Secure Services involves creating and maintaining financial records of individual inmate accounts. The role includes performing routine accounting clerical operations such as examining, verifying, and correcting accounting transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy of data. This position is full-time, with an 8-hour shift, and is located at the Karnes County Detention Facility in Karnes City, Texas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Courses in high school accounting or accounting for bookkeepers offered by a college preferred.
• Two (2) years of progressive clerical experience with emphasis on fiscal and accounting duties.
• Ability to work with computers and necessary software typically used by the department.
• General clerical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping practices and business English.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations.
• Ability to maintain company records and deal effectively with the public and inmates.

Responsibilities

• Balances assigned accounts on a daily basis.
• Assists with data entry and maintenance of computerized files.
• Collects and counts cash, money orders, or certified checks accepted for inmates and credits the amount to the appropriate inmate account.
• Makes withdrawal transactions on individual inmate accounts for various payments ensuring that expenditures do not exceed obligations.
• Works with commissary staff to credit the appropriate inmate account for purchases.
• Develops and submits required reports related to the facility inmate account system.
• Audits inmate accounts pursuant to facility and client policy.
• Tracks the intake of new inmates daily to create new inmate accounts.
• Closes inmate accounts prior to the release of an inmate.
• Assists in the inmate release process as required.
• Places checks on hold, tracks holds, and releases funds when appropriate.
• Restricts inmate accounts when inmates are placed on restrictive status.
• Completes forms for the U.S. Courts involving computing an average daily balance on an individual account.
• May sell meal tickets to staff and balance the meal ticket drawer weekly.
• Responds to incoming telephone calls and takes messages in the absence of management personnel.
• Maintains strict control of all equipment and supplies used in performance of duty.
• Assists in maintaining facility security and reports any violations or security hazards.
• Provides assistance at other clerical posts as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED