Job Description

Accounting Assistant / Clerk

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for an Accounting Clerk at the Shreveport Convention Center/Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Under the direction of the Accounting Manager and the Director of Finance, the Accounting Clerk team member's primary responsibilities include the following in accordance with ASM policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining records and files
• Processing A/P
• Post journal entries to Peachtree
• Preparing purchase orders
• Assist with inventory tracking / ordering when necessary
• Administrative support
• Exhibit Services
• Maintaining Event Files track deposits, insurance and invoices
• Open and distribute mail
• Distribute Event Settlements
• Assist with parking
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to multitask, work independently and pay close attention to detail. Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Work efficiently under pressure and produce accurate results. Computer literate in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience in accounting, preferably using Sage Accounting Software. Excellent customer service and computer skills is essential. Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to pass a background check to include a credit history report and meet corporate minimum requirements.
• Education and/or Experience
• Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years in Accounting or Finance environment
• Supervisory Responsibilities -NONE

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Through knowledge of financial and cost accounting
• Have the ability to multi-task under extreme deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and other encountered in the course of employment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work flexible hours based on events, including daytime, evening, weekends and holiday's as needed.

• Must have professional attitude and appearance

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive knowledge in PeachTree and Excel spreadsheets.

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to sit for long periods of time and work nights and weekends. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for review of statistical and other financial records and information.

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

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