Accounting Coordinator, Community Corrections Regional Office

Company: CoreCivic
Location: Commerce City
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

*HIRING IMMEDIATELY* -At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. -CoreCivic is currently seeking an -Accounting Coordinator, Community Corrections -located at our Regional Office in Commerce City, CO. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve. -Who We Are: -CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services and residential and non-residential transition centers. We provide effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals for success. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, CoreCivic operates more than 70 security facilities nationwide and over 30 community residential and non- residential centers. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism, and a responsibility to better the public good. -What We Have:

• More than just a job but the start of a successful career!
• Supportive environment where employee growth is promoted.
• Comprehensive benefits package & competitive wages.
• PTO & paid holidays.
• Paid job training & other great incentives. -What You Get To Do: -The Accounting Coordinator -provides administrative accounting support to multiple facilities by performing varied and complex accounting transactions, clerical, and related administrative functions. - Assists the Regional Controller to complete daily, weekly and monthly tasks, to include preparing journal entries and monthly billings. -
  • Utilize a working knowledge of accounting and accounting control procedures that are in keeping with accepted accounting principles and CoreCivic accounting policies and procedures.
  • Review and verify daily populations at assigned facilities, assists facility through the Regional Controller to make corrections and provide training. Prepares monthly billing to our Partner Agencies.
  • Review requisitions, purchase orders and invoices for fixed asset purchases and operating expenses to ensure accuracy and conformance to policy.
  • Assign or verify assignment of proper account codes to purchase orders, accounts payable and other types of expenditures or receipts and ensures that financial transactions are allocated to the appropriate account.
  • Read and interpret various facility contracts and maintains a working knowledge of the billing and accounting requirements.**This position has a pay rate of $17.00**Qualifications:
    • High School diploma, GED certification, or equivalent is required. -
    • Three years of experience in a full-time administrative or bookkeeping role, preferably in a similar position, is required. -
    • Additional qualifying education at an accredited college, business school, or technical institute in office administration or a related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience. -
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required. -
    • A valid driver's license is required.
    • Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE - including Disability/Veteran.

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