ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

The GEO Group, Inc.; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is a global leader in evidenced-based rehabilitation services, offering diverse correctional and reentry programs. We hire professionals who strive for excellence and support residents, staff, and partners with a focus on quality outcomes.

Join a team that emphasizes wellbeing across physical, emotional, and financial aspects, and provides comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent).
• Two years of secretarial experience, preferably with accounting or bookkeeping background.
• Certification from a business school or college could substitute for the experience.
• Familiar with current office procedures and fundamentals of office organization.
• Able to communicate clearly in English, both written and verbal, with correct grammar.
• Ability to use computers and the typical software used by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable, data entry with accuracy, maintain vendor files, and fiscal records balancing.
• Update and submit monthly billing in accordance with contract requirements.
• Prepare financial transactions including receiving/disbursing funds and posting ledgers.
• Collect and mail client signature sheets and probation reports and verify accuracy.
• Submit reports to the State and corporate office within deadlines for timely reimbursement.
• Comply with policies, attend to directives, and maintain a cooperative team environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in staff meetings to address facility issues.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Accounting background

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Benefits Information

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

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.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform accounting support for the business office to include the following. Accounts payable, Data entry with accuracy, maintaining vendor files, fiscal records maintenance, Fiscal Reports, ledge balancing and journal posting, account reconciliations and statement balancing.
• Updates and submits monthly billing ensuring accurate timely submittal in accordance with contractual requirements. Updates and maintains current billing files.
• Prepares financial transactions which include receiving and disbursing funds, posting ledgers and balancing system. Balances fund weekly to ensure that funds are being appropriately handled.
• Collects and mails all client signature sheets and probation reports verifying that each sheet and report is accurate and submitted in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Submits reports to the State for verification and send to the corporate office within time limits established so that reimbursement can be made in a timely manner.
• Complies with work rules and policies as explained in the company Employee Handbook, and the Facility Policies and Procedures Manual; and respond positively to directives from managers and supervisors in a cooperative spirit to ensure conformance to standards.
• Adheres to attendance policy; work overtime as required, to ensure adequate coverage of the program and to ensure the safety and security of the residents.
• Complies with safety rules; take appropriate corrective action to ensure work is performed in a safe manner and without injury to self or others.
• May prepare correspondence and perform other clerical duties as assigned to insure the office runs smoothly.
• Maintains confidentiality obtained through job duties regarding residents, employees, vendors, outside agencies, etc., so that sensitive information is only given on a "need to know" basis.
• Participates in staff meeting by sharing observations and recommendations regarding the facility, residents and staff relations to identify and solve problems and function as a unified team. Records the minutes, type them, and distribute to appropriate persons.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit and a sense of cooperation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma (or equivalent).
• Two years of secretarial experience, preferably a strong accounting or bookkeeping background
• Certification from a business school or college education could be substituted for the experience.
• Familiar with current office procedures. Knowledge of the fundamentals of office organization.
• Able to handle a variety of simple to moderately complex tasks, while keeping work flowing in an orderly manner. Express thoughts logically, in English, in both written and verbal form, using correct grammar; work independently and write reports; converse with visitors and telephone callers in such a way as to portray the professional atmosphere of the company; effectively interact with residents and staff.
• Ability to use computers and the typical software used by the facility.