SR. A/P SPECIALIST

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

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

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.

Summary

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist leads an Accounts Payable function (i.e. Vendor Invoices, Employee Expense Reports or Credit Cards) and assists and monitors the work of a group of Accounts Payable Specialists to ensure the timely and accurate processing of payments. This position is also responsible for internal and external customers with more difficult or complex Accounts Payable inquiries. Finally, this position ensures that all documentation is processed and stored in a timely manner.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist leads an Accounts Payable function (ie Vendor Invoices, Employee Expense or Credit Cards) thereby relieving the Manager of the day-to-day administrative tasks. Trains new staff and mentors existing staff for continual improvement. May function as the supervisor in his/her absence.
• Assigns proper coding and processing of pcard transactions, invoices, check requests, employee expenses or petty cash into the financial information system in accordance to company policy and guidelines. Reviews additions and extensions on all bills and invoices, verifies authorization for payment and assigns priority.
• The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist reviews and analyzes employee reimbursement payments for compliancy to company policy.
• Enters data into system from source documents. Verifies data entered by means of sight verification and system on-line edit procedures. Corrects invalid or incorrect data as necessary.
• Prepares accruals on a monthly basis.
• Resolves internal or external customer inquiries in a timely manner that cannot be answered by the Accounts Payable Specialist.
• Reconciles all problems as it relates to the process invoice with appropriate parties. Informs supervisor when problems cannot be resolved in a timely manner.
• Organizes and files, or oversees the filing of, all invoices and checks to properly maintain an orderly and accurate filing system.
• Scans or photocopies documentation as necessary.
• Creates, edits, and posts journal entries into the general ledger system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree is desirable.
• Seven (7) years of progressive experience in accounts payable in a corporate environment.
• Experience working with Corporate Credit Card programs.
• Demonstrated experience in a lead capacity.
• The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist must be flexible, organized, and able to work under time constraints and deadlines.
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to quickly resolve problems related to the process of paying invoices and expenses.
• Must be highly analytical with above average verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to work well with people and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software used by the department, including spreadsheets and query tools, and ad-hoc reporting.

The GEO Group, Inc.