Bookkeeper - Payroll, AR/AP, Month-End Close

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; 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

GEO Group is seeking a Bookkeeper in Folkston, GA to handle cash control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and banking activities within our correctional and community reentry services framework.

The role requires accuracy, compliance with GEO policies, and capability to prepare financial reports. You will contribute to budgeting, month-end closing, and daily financial operations in a challenging, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred.
• 2 years in an accounting related capacity.
• General clerical aptitude; strong English, grammar and spelling; ability to prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• The Bookkeeper processes all accounts payable, accounts receivable, checking accounts, employee payroll, and detainee 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 received for detainees and credits the amount to detainee accounts.
• Develops and submits required reports related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, checking accounts, payroll and detainee payroll, and detainee trust.
• Prepares employee travel orders, advances, and expense reimbursements.
• Assists in month-end closing, forecasting and budgeting processes.
• May oversee receptionist/admin clerk in daily duties.
• Ensures accurate inventory of all items in warehouse, food service, maintenance, and other storage areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting basics

Clerical skills

Office equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

GEO Group is seeking a Bookkeeper in Folkston, GA to handle cash control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and banking activities within our correctional and community reentry services framework.

The role requires accuracy, compliance with GEO policies, and capability to prepare financial reports. You will contribute to budgeting, month-end closing, and daily financial operations in a challenging, mission-driven environment.