Accounting Clerk

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Job description

Job Description

Facility: Lawton Correctional Facility

Compensation Base: $14.00

Compensation Bonus (if applicable): $1,000

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary

Under close supervision, this position performs standard and routine accounting duties.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

* Processes all business office responsibilities including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory control and general office management.
* Serves as accounting clerk handling daily accounting and month-end closing activities.
* Assists with preparing and tracking monthly and annual budgets and forecasts.
* Maintains payment card (P-Card) system transactions.
* Codes accounts payable invoices for proper account distribution for the utilizing facility. An invoice that is out of the ordinary or unusual requires management approval.
* Communicates telephonically and in a professional manner with regionals, directors, other facility staff and vendors as necessary regarding the appropriateness of purchases and the proper allocation of expenses.
* Updates and maintain current billing files so accurate records are maintained enabling processing of timely billing reports.
* Prepares and submit daily activity reports/count sheets to contracting agencies ensuring accurate, timely submittal in accordance with contractual requirements.
* Prepares contractual monthly billing report ensuring accurate, timely submittal in accordance with contractual requirements.
* Provides copy of all monthly billings to company corporate office in a timely manner.
* Edits for discrepancies and prepares punch detail report for final processing of payroll to meet bi-weekly payroll deadline and ensure employees are paid accurately.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

* High school diploma or GED.
* Three (3) years bookkeeping or accounting experience.
* Familiar with general accounting principles, fiscal budget control procedures and computerized accounting.
* Review and understand documents as they pertain to accounts payable.
* Handle a variety of tasks as they relate to accounting.
* Communicate effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit and a sense of cooperation.
* Manage workflow in an orderly manner.
* Express thoughts logically, in both written and verbal form using correct grammar.
* Demonstrate flexibility in order to perform a wide range of duties. Proficient with computers and the necessary software used by the facility.