CoreCivic Hiring for Accountant – Whiteville Job at Whiteville, TN Full Time

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people! CoreCivic is currently seeking an Accountant who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional security setting.

Who We Are:

• CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals for success after release.
• Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with more than 70 security facilities nationwide, CoreCivic security 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:

Change the lives of those in your care!

The Accountant supervises and coordinates activities of accounting clerical personnel engaged in calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain and record financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records.

• Establish, modify, document and coordinate implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures for the facility that are in keeping with accepted accounting principles and CoreCivic accounting policies and procedures.
• Audit orders and vouchers, prepare reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all applicable CoreCivic accounting policies.
• Compile, prepare and accurately maintain a variety of standard operating records and reports, including those required by management, contracting agency and/or government regulations; review reports and records produced by staff; properly process all reports and documents in a timely manner.
• Prepare or review accounts payable packages, accounts payable accruals, check requests, petty cash reimbursements and bank reconciliation’s for accuracy, quality, reasonableness and adherence to policy and procedures.
• Assign or verify assignment of proper account codes to purchase orders, accounts payable and other types of expenditures or receipts to ensure that financial transactions are allocated to the appropriate account.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or other acceptable related field.
• Three years accounting experience preferred. Additional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran