Full-Time Bookkeeper: Payroll, AR/AP & Budgeting

The GEO Group, Inc.; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking an accounting professional for our El Centro, CA location.

Under direct supervision, you will handle cash control, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and related financial processes in accordance with GEO policies. Key duties include processing invoices, managing inmate payroll, preparing reports, assisting in month-end close, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.

Qualifications

• Two years in an accounting related capacity.
• Ability to develop correspondence, reports, and operational directives.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be willing to undergo a rigorous background investigation as required by U.S. Marshals.

Responsibilities

• Processes all accounts payable, accounts receivable, 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.
• 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.

Skills

General clerical aptitude

Business English

Report writing

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking an accounting professional for our El Centro, CA location.

Under direct supervision, you will handle cash control, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and related financial processes in accordance with GEO policies. Key duties include processing invoices, managing inmate payroll, preparing reports, assisting in month-end close, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.