Position: Accounting Manager

Department: Finance

Reports to: Director of Finance            

Summary:

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for the Accounting Manager for the Peoria Civic Center. The Accounting Manager administers and manages daily activities of the accounting function at the facility. Work location is on-site at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois; remote work is not available.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development and implementation of facility goals and priorities relating to financial management, budget, accounting, purchasing, and/or payroll in compliance with State and Federal law, and SMG policies and procedures
• Supervises payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Food & Beverage accounting and other accounting functions and personnel.
• Prepares and performs or assists with event settlements.
• Prepares and performs bank reconciliations.
• Supervises and assists with the preparation of all financial reporting. 
• Assists with preparation of financial statements for the Client and SMG Corporate, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, Annual Budget and Annual Report
• Directs the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
• Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Verifies and checks the accuracy of general ledger coding
• Directs and participates in cost analyses and rate studies
• Prepares and analyzes information for financial statements and reports
• Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues
• Directs internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls
• Coordinates preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting. Works with auditors in verifying financial information/procedures
• Establishes system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems
• Reviews financial statements with management personnel
• Directs the installation and maintenance of new accounting, timekeeping, payroll, inventory, property, and other related procedures and controls
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees in the Finance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ASM Global’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; coaching and disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. 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 and / or Experience:

• B. S. in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university.
• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in public accounting and/or financial management at a supervisory level or as department head.

Skill and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting.
• Excellent math skills; high aptitude with accounting principles and methods.
• Professional communication skills, written and verbal, with English fluency.
• Highly organized work habits.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and protection of proprietary data and methods.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with spreadsheets.
• Experience with commercial accounting software.

Other Qualifications:

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays as needed, according to the event schedule.

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

To Apply:

Apply via Indeed.com or the ASM Global Career Portal.

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.

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

Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact ASM Global Human Resources at the Peoria Civic Center at [email protected].