Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager monitors, controls, and audits all financial transactions at the Owensboro Convention Center & Sportscenter.  This role performs a full range of professional accounting duties involved in fiscal management, record keeping, reporting and financial analysis of the facility.

This role will pay a yearly salary of $61,500

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

This position will remain open until November 20, 2024

Responsibilities

• Perform all general accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Key data into accounting software for A/P, A/R, and general journal entries.
• Reviews all contracts for client, events, subcontractors, food and beverage or concessionaires.
• Processes and prepares account receivable invoices and other Show Management Invoices.
• Serve as back-up for Night of Show settlements at the Sportscenter.
• Review Arena tenant settlements.
• Manage Event Deposit process for Convention Center and Arena.
• Verify & post entries to general ledger accounts; run trial balances.
• Assist with month end closing procedures and adjusting journal entries.
• Prepares monthly financial statements for the Client and OVG Corporate, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, Annual Budget and Annual Report.
• Analyzes financial performance and cost analyses for all departments; recommends appropriate actions/changes in order to meet business goals.
• Prepares select event settlements and generate account transfers or check payments.
• Perform analysis of accounting records; prepare event profitability statements.
• Prepares and performs bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and select GL Accounts.
• Support cash management and daily cash flow monitoring within the Finance department.
• Directs internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
• Audits receipts and disbursements to ensure accuracy for public shows and resolves credit card charge backs.
• Examine and verify a variety of financial documents and reports.
• Assist Director of Finance with budget preparation, financial reporting, and analyses.
• Apply Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to accounting and auditing work.
• Directs the installation and maintenance of any new accounting, timekeeping, payroll, inventory, and other related procedures and controls.
• Establishes system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.
• Reviews financial statements with management personnel.
• Other miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned by Director of Finance.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years of professional accounting experience, preferably including some supervisory experience. Some experience in the venue management industry preferred but not required.
• Must be accurate and efficient with ability to meet deadlines.
• Capable of working with all levels of management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Knowledge of ERP and Ungerboeck Software preferred.