EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE LCD

 

Staff Accountant R10017997 – ASM Global
Buddy Holly Hall

Department: Finance
Reports To: Director of Facility Accounting

 

To APPLY : https://asmglobal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Lubbock-TX/Staff-Accountant_R10017997

ASM Global is the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 300 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention, and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues.  From Aberdeen to Anchorage, and Sydney to Stockholm, its venues connect people through the unique power of live experiences.

The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences is a unique model not found anywhere else in the world.  The state-of-the-art campus features two live performance theaters, event space, a full-service restaurant, and a ballet academy under one roof.  The construction of the $154 million facility has been privately funded.  Innovative partnerships with local arts organizations, public schools and universities and private corporations will allow The Buddy Holly Hall to be financially self-sustaining.  The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences honors the legacy of Buddy Holly that has and will continue to inspire generations of artists, musicians, and entertainers for decades to come.

ASM Global has an opening for a full-time staff accountant to join our team at The Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock Texas.  The staff accountant will be under the direct supervision of the Director of Facility Accounting.  Join the team at Lubbock’s brand new, state-of-the art performance venue.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant plays an important role in the daily functions of the Buddy Holly Hall’s Finance Department.  The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to general accounting functions, financial reporting and analysis, event settlements, A/R and A/P processing, cost accounting, asset controls, month/year-end close processing as well as other various administrative and departmental functions.

Perform month and year-end duties including accounting close processing and adhering to deadlines.

Preparation and input of journal entries into the accounting software.

Maintain balance sheet records.

Perform account analysis and reconciliation.

Prepares and enters deposits into the General Ledger.

Assists with the year end audit.  Performs cash audits.

Prepares and analyzes information for financial statements and reports.

Prepares accounting data, settlements, and journal entry for events.

Prepares and performs bank reconciliations and reconciles cash receipts and disbursements.

Reviews and analyses prepaid accounts.

Prepares and files sales tax reports.

Reconciles the box office department’s activity.

Process accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash receipts.

Serve as point of contact for vendors and internal clients for inquiries related to accounts payable activity.

Ensure that invoices are paid timely and accurately.  Request W-9 and vendor information for new vendor maintenance.

The staff accountant will also be responsible for learning how to prepare the bi-weekly payroll calculation on ADP Enterprise EV5.  This will include entering new employees, calculating and entering hours, and completing the payroll cycle bi-weekly.

Continually update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and utilizing training for current and proposed software.

Apply a positive, proactive work ethic while showing tact, discretion and good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters and documentation.

All other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must show initiative and drive to learn, be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Preferred

 

Essential Skills and Experience:

2 years-experience with the Sage 50 or Peachtree Accounting System or another similar system, including booking journal entries and preparing financials

Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft 365 including Excel

Experience in processing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Strong attention to detail is required

Strong interpersonal skills/Drive to take on challenges

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems and discrepancies

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Experience in general ledger accounting support

Thorough knowledge of financial and cost accounting

Excellent math skills and attention to details

Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required

Ability to interact with all levels of staff, management, the board, and clients

Ability to function independently with minimal supervision

Possess a high level of self-motivation and taking pride in his or her work

 

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive knowledge and experience with accounting software, payroll software, Excel and word processing software.

 

Physical Requirements

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time, regularly move around the large facility, stand for long hours during events, talk and hear.  The position also requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

 

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, during events, the noise level may be loud.

 

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.  This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

 

Recruiter – Kenny Husband

ASM Global The Buddy Holly Hall

1300 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX 79401

 

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact Kenny Husband – [email protected]

 

 

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.  VEVRAA Federal Contractor.