BOOKKEEPER

The GEO Group•Folkston, GA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
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 be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or closely related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Processes all accounts payable, accounts receivables, checking accounts, employee payroll, and detainee 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 detainees, and credits the amount to the appropriate detainee account.
Develops and submits required reports relative to all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, checking accounts, employee payroll, detainee payroll, and detainee trust.
Prepares employee travel orders, advances, and expense reimbursements.
Assists in month-end closing, forecasting and budgeting processes.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.