Accounts Payable Specialist

The GEO Group, Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. in Boca Raton, FL is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to review, reconcile, and process vendor invoices and employee expenses. You will ensure accurate coding, timely payments, and responsive communication with internal teams and vendors.

Under direct supervision, you will enter data into our financial system, prepare monthly accruals, and maintain organized records while upholding confidentiality and quality standards in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree desirable.
• Five years of AP invoice processing experience in a corporate environment.
• Able to work under deadlines and stay organized.
• Detail-oriented with problem resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication and confidentiality.
• Proficient with computers, spreadsheets, and query tools.
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Process bills, invoices, expense vouchers, and other payables into the financial system.
• Verify payment authorization and prioritize invoices.
• Enter data from source documents and verify with system checks.
• Prepare accruals on a monthly basis.
• Resolve inquiries from internal or external customers promptly.
• Ensure all documents are stored in a timely manner.
• Scan or photocopy supporting documentation as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree desirable

Tools

Spreadsheets

Query tools

Financial systems

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.

Responsibilities

Summary:

Under direct supervision, the Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for reviewing, reconciling, and processing all account payable activities. This position is also responsible for providing clear, accurate, and thorough information to internal or external customer inquiries. Finally, this position ensures that all documents are processed and stored in a timely manner.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Accounts Payable Specialist processes bills, invoices, employee expense vouchers, and other accounts payables into the financial information system according to company policies and guidelines. Reviews additions and extensions on all bills and invoices, verifies authorization for payment and assigns priority.
• Enters data into system from source documents. Verifies data entered by means of sight verification and system on-line edit procedures. Corrects invalid or incorrect data as necessary.
• The Accounts Payable Specialist prepares accruals on a monthly basis.
• Resolves internal or external customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• The Accounts Payable Specialist reconciles all problems with invoice processing with appropriate parties. Informs manager when problems cannot be resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all documents are stored in a timely manner.
• The Accounts Payable Specialist scans or photocopies documentation as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree is desirable.
• Five (5) years prior experience processing accounts payable invoices, bills and employee expenses in a corporate environment required.
• Must be flexible, organized, and able to work under time constraints and deadlines.
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to quickly resolve problems related to the process of paying invoices and expenses.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, and solid analytical skills are imperative.
• Must be able to work well with people and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software used by the department, including spreadsheets and query tools.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.

The GEO Group, Inc.