BOOKKEEPER

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Training

Employee Discount

Job summary

GEO Secured Services in Texas is seeking an attentive accounting professional to manage cash control, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll, including inmate payroll. The role requires familiarity with GEO policies, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prepare accurate financial reports.

You will help maintain bank balances, process deposits, and ensure proper inventory control across warehouses and facilities.

Qualifications

• Two years in an accounting related capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of English and ability to prepare reports and directives.
• Familiarity with payroll, accounts payable, and employee payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and inmate payroll.
• Maintain and balance bank accounts and perform deposits.
• Prepare reports related to accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and inventories.
• Ensure accurate inventory and assist with travel and expense reimbursements.
• Oversee receptionist/admin clerk and ensure compliance with GEO policies.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial reporting

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

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.

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, performs accounting functions including cash control, funds disbursement, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. This position requires the application of varied bookkeeping and business procedures. Work requires familiarity with company financial policies to include accounting, payroll, and other areas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes all accounts payable, accounts receivables, checking accounts, employee payroll, and inmate payroll.
• Maintains and distributes employee payroll ensuring that employee time is accounted for per GEO Policy.
• Makes bank deposits, writes checks, and maintains regular balance controls on all checking accounts.
• Collects and counts all cash, money orders or certified checks that have been accepted for inmates, and credits the amount to the appropriate inmate account.
• Develops and submits required reports relative to all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, checking accounts, employee payroll, inmate payroll, and inmate trust.
• Prepares employee travel orders, advances, and expense reimbursements.
• May oversee the receptionist/admin clerk in daily performance and evaluation of job duties.
• Ensures accurate inventory of all items in the warehouse, food service, maintenance, and any other area where supplies are stored for distribution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or closely related field preferred.
• Two (2) years in an accounting related capacity.
• General clerical aptitude. Working knowledge of business English, good grammatical and spelling skills, and ability to develop correspondence, reports, and operational directives.
• Working knowledge of office equipment such as computer terminals, fax machines, copy machines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems; to maintain company records; and to meet and deal effectively with the public and inmates.
• Must be able to deal with people in a variety of changing and complex situations. Must satisfactorily complete The GEO Group, Inc. pre-service training for non-custodial staff.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Secured Services