Staff Accountant - The GEO Group

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.
• We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Summary
The Staff Accountant reviews and analyzes accounting, invoicing, and forecasting processes for the reentry program, or group of programs. Provides oversight and accounting support to GEO Reentry corporate management, as well as support to the local GEO Reentry Program Director.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Staff Accountant reviews and reconciles incoming payments, ensuring adherence to payment terms.
• Complies with accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• The Staff Accountant compares monthly budgets and forecasts with actual results to determine any variances.
• Maintains records and reporting of invoices and payments from contracting agency.
• Compiles and distributes reports of program budgets and expenditures.
• Ensures program compliance with line-item budget policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Prepares invoices for contracted program(s), with a detailed review.
• Responds to financial inquiries from contracting agency, Program Director, or corporate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance.
• Four (4) years of experience in a finance-related role, to include budget preparation and control or administration of government contracts.
• Ability to work successfully with a high degree of independence.
• Excellent analytical skills, with ability to identify and resolve issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with electronic accounting systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Project management skills, with ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.