CoreCivic
Accounting Clerk at CoreCivic
$18.43 per hour
CoreCivic seeks an Accounting Clerk who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. The Accounting Clerk performs calculations, verifies and posts financial data, maintains accounting records of financial transactions, prepares reports and correspondence, and assists in conducting inventory.
Responsibilities
Utilize and maintain working knowledge of applicable accounting methods and procedures in keeping with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
Verify and post business transactions such as checks, purchase orders, accounts payable, and other expenditures or receipts to the appropriate account; assist with or complete weekly/monthly documentation and reporting in a timely manner.
Assist with or prepare accounts payable packages, accruals, check requests, petty cash reimbursements, and bank reconciliations accurately and in accordance with policy and procedures.
Process various transactions for inmate/resident accounts including deposits, withdrawals, charges/fees, release of funds, and transfer of funds in accordance with policy and procedures.
Assist with conducting inventory and preparing reports for commissary and other operational endeavors.
Prepare and accurately maintain a variety of standard operating records and reports required by management, partnership agencies, and government regulations.
Accurately input and edit numeric and alphanumeric data, including checks, statements, reports, and other records; produce finished documents/reports efficiently using applications software programs, copying, compiling, and distributing as necessary.
Qualifications
High School diploma, GED certification, or equivalent is required.
Two years of experience in business, accounting, or a closely related field is required.
Additional qualifying education in business or accounting may be substituted for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
Must demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or other spreadsheet or accounting software.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industries
Public Safety
Location: Gallatin, TN
Salary: $21.16 − $26.45 per hour (current posting)
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.
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