ACCOUNTING CLERK

The GEO Group, Inc.; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Clerk to perform standard and routine accounting activities in our finance team. The role requires basic accounting knowledge and clerical skills.

You will reconcile accounts, operate office machines and computer systems, and support preparation of financial statements under supervision. High school diploma and confidentiality are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years clerical experience or an equivalent combination of clerical/secretarial, fiscal and accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of office and accounting practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of business English, good grammar and spelling skills, and ability to develop correspondence, reports and operational directives.
• Must have a proven history of exercising discretion and retaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform account reconciliations as directed by management: general ledger, preparation of accounting statements and financial reports.
• Operate adding machine, calculator, copy machine and other office machines.
• Operate a computer system with printer.
• Perform simple and routine accounting and bookkeeping clerical functions.
• Recognize and compare numbers and codes on accounting documents.
• Verify mathematical accuracy.
• Identify discrepancies and brings them to management’s attention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical experience

Office software proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• 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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Who We Are

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.

Why Work For GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• 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.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Clerk performs standard and routine accounting activities. Work requires capabilities in basic accounting and business procedures.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform account reconciliations as directed by management: general ledger, preparation of accounting statements and financial reports.
• Operate adding machine, calculator, copy machine and other office machines.
• Operate a computer system with printer.
• Perform simple and routine accounting and bookkeeping clerical functions.
• Recognize and compare numbers and codes on accounting documents.
• Verify mathematical accuracy.
• Identify discrepancies and brings them to management’s attention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certification required.
• Two (2) years of clerical experience or an equivalent combination of clerical/secretarial, fiscal and accounting experience required.
• Working knowledge of office and accounting practices and procedures required.
• Working knowledge of business English, good grammar and spelling skills, and ability to develop correspondence, reports and operational directives required. Must have a proven history of exercising discretion and retaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

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