Accounting Clerk, Community Corrections

$19.47 per hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking an Accounting Clerk, Community Corrections who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in a residential setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The Accounting Clerk, Community Correction s is responsible for calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain and record financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records.

• Verify and post business transactions, such as purchase orders, accounts payable and other types of expenditures or receipts, to the appropriate account.
• Assist with or prepare accounts payable packages, accounts payable accruals, check requests, petty cash reimbursements, and bank reconciliation's accurately and in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Compile, prepare and accurately maintain a variety of standard operating records and reports, including those required by management, contracting agency and/or government regulations; review reports and records produced by staff; properly process all reports and documents in a timely manner.
• Accurately input numeric and alphanumeric data, to include checks, statements, reports and other records, and produce finished documents efficiently, using applications software programs on a computerized system; copy, compile and distribute as necessary.
• Create and/or maintain general files in an organized manner, to include sorting, labeling, filing and retrieving, in accordance with CoreCivic file retention and storage procedures; guards against unauthorized access to the records; and maintains confidentiality and security of records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent and two years experience in accounting or a closely related field is required. Additional qualifying education may be substituted for experience.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must demonstrate a knowledge of accepted accounting principles and Excel. Proficiency of Microsoft Word for Windows is preferred.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.