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PAYROLL CLERK

The GEO Group, Inc.
Adelanto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2024 CLOSED ON 1/22/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the PAYROLL CLERK position at The GEO Group, Inc.?

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 conscientious, logical, and efficient? If so, we have just the job for you. As our new payroll clerk, it will be your responsibility to compile payroll data, complete payroll cycles, and maintain records. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your organizational skills and join a company that provides everything you need to advance your career.

Join a Community That Cares

Working for GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

We're looking for individuals from different backgrounds

Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO’s employee value proposition. Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here’s to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!

Responsibilities

We are seeking someone who can do a lot of different things:

  • Compile payroll data (time tracking, taxes, insurance, and garnishments to be withheld) and employee identification information.
  • Prepare input forms, enter data related to wages and deductions.
  • Review wages and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
  • Record changes affecting net wages (exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments) for each employee to update master payroll records.
  • Record data concerning transfer of employees between departments.
  • Prorate expenses to be debited/credited for cost accounting records.
  • Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
  • Keep records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.
  • Prepare and issue paychecks.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED certificate.
  • Two (2) years of progressive experience in a clerical or payroll capacity. Working knowledge of payroll procedures. General clerical aptitude.
  • Above average organizational and communication skills. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems; to maintain company records; and to meet and deal effectively with employees and inmates. Must be able to deal with people in a variety of changing and complex situations.
  • Ability to prepare basic written reports.
  • Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
  • Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

You'll spend most of your time in a comfortable office setting. You'll also have to:

  • Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 lbs., bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level, climb, walk, and stand.

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