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: At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success. We believe that work is more than a place you go 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 Summary Under general guidance, this position is responsible for managing the payroll accounting and garnishment functions and the accurate and timely preparation of account reconciliations, payroll accruals, forecast guidance and management reports. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Oversees the Payroll Garnishment and Payroll Specialists and the functions that they support. Adheres to company policies and procedures established for accounting and payroll functions. Functions as a liaison between payroll, business management, HR and IT departments to increase the efficiencies between them.. Develops and analyzes reports which easily and accurately depict current and projected costs. Reconciles payroll balance sheet accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis. Corrects coding of all payroll related G/L entries and ensures correct allocation of payroll, liabilities and expenses. Prepares audit schedules for quarterly and annual audits. Provides monthly payroll accruals. Follow-ups and finalizes management labor reports. Analyzes the payroll G/L close for posting to correct accounts. Researches and provides correction to payroll system configuration or requests G/L account set-up. Compiles, summarizes, and provides necessary payroll reports 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 five (5) years progressive experience in an accounting related capacity with demonstrated exposure working with standard concepts, practices and procedures applied in an analysis capacity is preferred. Five (5) years of experience handling multi-state payroll taxes with a large (1,000+ employees) multi-state employer 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 on multiple projects with varying deadlines. 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 including Excel. The GEO Group, Inc.