ACCOUNT ANALYST, GL ACCOUNTING

Benefits Information

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

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

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

Overview

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:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to 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.

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The General Ledger Accounting Analyst is responsible for the overall accuracy and timeliness of maintaining General Ledger (GL) accounts including reconciliation of accounts while meeting stringent deadlines. This position also assists the Fixed Assets Department with closing and other activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The General Ledger Accounting Analyst adheres to company policies and procedures established for accounting.
• Assists in reviewing and Infinium GL string requests making sure they adhere to the Chart of Accounts.
• Assists in submitting Hyperion IT requests for new account members and alias changes.
• Assists the Legal Dept. with General Ledger coding for new and ongoing legal matters.
• Assists with the Fixed Assets close and assists with processing BM109 disposal requests and reviewing Fixed Asset additions.
• Reviews journal entries & other work prepared by the GL Analyst and Fixed Assets specialist.
• Assists with maintaining the BNA fixed asset software and with other BNA tasks.
• Assists with the Fixed Asset month end and quarter end BNA vs. GL reconciliations.
• Prepared with monthly Hyperion to source ledger reconciliations for all domestic and international source ledgers.
• Reconciles and rolls forward assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• The Account Analyst for General Ledger Accounting prepares and reviews complex audit schedules for quarterly and annual audits.
• Works with facility and regional business managers and accountants to review and reconcile results of expense allocations.
• Analyses financial results related to assigned operating units.
• Analyzing monthly budgets and forecasts compared to actual results. Researches and provides explanation for variances.
• Analyzes actual Other Income and Expense results in comparison to budget and forecast and provides explanations for variances.
• Works with the Tax Department on transfer price billing, updating and maintaining margin percentages and posting the monthly transfer pricing entries.
• Compiles, summarizes, and provides necessary reports of activities as needed.
• Follows company policies and adheres to Sarbanes Oxley guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and four (4) years progressive experience in an accounting related capacity with demonstrated exposure working with standard concepts, practices and procedures applied in an analysis capacity, CPA is preferred.
• Relies on experience and expertise to plan work accordingly and to accomplish the position's goals and objectives
• Good analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve the typical questions and issues that arise as a result of completing daily work activities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with Business Managers in the field to resolve questions and problems.
• Ability to produce reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software used by the department typically including the Financial Information System (FIS) and spreadsheets.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills and preferably Smart View/Essbase skills.

The GEO Group, Inc.

Facility Overview

GEO''s corporate headquarters houses all of GEO''s corporate functions and provides state-of-the-art facilities for more than 400 employees while supporting additional office space for the GEO Continuum of Care. The building features state-of-the-art energy-saving construction, heating and cooling systems, and lighting. The building was designed and developed to meet LEED Silver Standards in order to ensure electricity cost savings and lower carbon emissions.