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

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Mount Gallows (NC); 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 Secured Services seeks a Bookkeeper to perform accounting functions including cash control, funds disbursement, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. This role requires familiarity with company financial policies, payroll processing, and related clerical duties.

The position handles bank deposits, journal entries, monthly reporting, and inventory control for distribution of supplies. Strong organizational skills and accuracy are essential to support our financial operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• The Bookkeeper processes all accounts payable, accounts receivables, checking accounts, employee payroll, and inmate payroll.
• The Bookkeeper 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.
• Assists in month-end closing, forecasting and budgeting processes.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or closely related field preferred

Job description

GEO Secured Services seeks a Bookkeeper to perform accounting functions including cash control, funds disbursement, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. This role requires familiarity with company financial policies, payroll processing, and related clerical duties.

The position handles bank deposits, journal entries, monthly reporting, and inventory control for distribution of supplies. Strong organizational skills and accuracy are essential to support our financial operations.