Accountant

CoreCivic; Watonga (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking an Accountant to oversee financial data for the business office, commissary and operations in an institutional environment. The role includes preparing monthly statements, variance analyses and ad hoc reports, with responsibility for audit readiness and internal controls.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and at least two years of accounting experience, plus proficiency in Word/Excel; Oracle/JD Edwards experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting from an accredited college.
• Two years of accounting experience required.
• Experience with accounting fundamentals; education may be substituted year-for-year for up to two years.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; Oracle/JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be at least 21.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews standard operating records and reports for management, regulators, or partners.
• Compiles accounts payable, petty cash, and bank reconciliations; oversees inmate fund accounting.
• Allocates transactions to correct accounts and verify codes on purchases and receipts.
• Assists with ACA and contract agency fiscal management files and audits.
• Oversees business office operations and internal control compliance as needed.
• Supports inventory verification and month-end reporting for facility assets and commissary/warehouse.
• Monitors security and access to ensure safety.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Oracle/JD Edwards

Job description

$26.42 per hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven bya deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibilityto better the public good. We are currently seeking an Accountant who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in aninstitutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated tomaking an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The Accountant supervises and coordinates activities of accounting and commissary/warehouse personnel engaged in calculating, posting and verifying financial data in relation to the business office, commissary/warehouse, and operational matters. Assists in preparation and review of monthly facility financial statements, monthly variance analysis, and performs periodic ad hoc analysis.

• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of a variety of standard operating records and reports, including those required by management, partnership agency and/or government regulations.

• Prepares and/or reviews reporting packages which includes accounts payable documents, check requests, petty cash reimbursements and bank reconciliations for accuracy. This includes monitoring and controlling all transactions involving inmate monies and the supervision of the daily balancing of the inmate fund.

• Assigns or verifies assignment of proper account codes to purchase orders, accounts payable, P-card purchases and other types of expenditures or receipts to ensure financial transactions are allocated to the appropriate account.

• Supports and assists with the annual FF&E inventory verification of the physical plant and commissary/warehouse month-end inventories. Assists with or prepares reports for inventories and other operational endeavors.

• Manages the business office when needed or in absence of the Business Administrator. Assists in the effective management of facility/department communications, resources, internal control and compliance, reporting and documentation.

• Prepares and/or coordinates the preparation and/or update of ACA and contract agency fiscal management files. Assists and participates in all ACA, contract, and fiscal audits of the facility.

• Monitors areas to make reliable visual identification of inmates/residents, authorized personnel and other individuals to maintain safety and security.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or other acceptable related field is required.

• Two years of accounting experience is required.

• Additional accounting experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to two years.

• Must demonstrate working knowledge of accounting principles, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Experience with an Enterprise software such as Oracle/JD Edwards and inventory management is preferred.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-FreeWorkplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran.