Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
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