Facility: ALHAMBRA JAIL

Compensation Base: 19.57

Compensation Bonus (if applicable):

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.
• 21 years or older
• US citizen