Accounting Clerk

CoreCivic; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is hiring an Accounting Clerk to perform calculations, verify and post financial data, and maintain accounting records in an institutional, secure setting. The role supports accounts payable and bank reconciliations, with emphasis on accurate data entry and reporting.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, at least two years in business or accounting, and working knowledge of Word/Excel. A valid driver's license and minimum age of 18 are required.

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge and accounting procedures are applied.
• Accurate data entry and posting to the proper accounts.
• Experience with Word/Excel or similar spreadsheet software is required.
• Must be able to understand and follow accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Verify and post financial transactions to the correct accounts.
• Assist with accounts payable packages and reconciliations.
• Process inmate/resident account transactions in accordance with policy.
• Maintain accounting records and prepare regular reports.
• Input and edit numeric and alphanumeric data accurately.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

$17.75 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 Accounting Clerk 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 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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience in Business, Accounting or a closely related field is required.
• Additional qualifying education in Business or Accounting may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel or other spreadsheet or accounting software.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.