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The GEO Group, Inc. · 1 day ago

BOOKKEEPER

The GEO Group, Inc. is a global leader in evidenced-based rehabilitation and offers diverse correctional and community reentry services. The Bookkeeper will perform essential accounting functions including cash control, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll under direct supervision.

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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

Qualification

AccountingAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivablePayroll ProcessingFinancial ReportingClerical AptitudeOffice Equipment ProficiencyComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent
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
Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems
Ability to maintain company records
Ability 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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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

Company

The GEO Group, Inc.

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Global Leader in Evidence-Based Rehabilitation The GEO Group is committed to providing leading, evidence-based rehabilitation programs to individuals while in-custody and post-release into the community through the "GEO Continuum of CareTM."​ GEO's diversified services platform provides unique capabilities for the delivery of educational and vocational programs, cognitive behavioral and substance abuse treatment, and faith-based services across the entire corrections spectrum.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.67B
2024-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.67B
1994-08-05IPO

Leadership Team

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Brian Evans
CFO, SVP
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Beth Ginzberg
Executive Assistant To Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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