Accounting Manager| Owensboro Convention Center

Oak View Group • Owensboro, KY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

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 include:

Health, Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
Paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays)

This position will remain open until November 20, 2024.

Western Kentucky’s award-winning venue – the Owensboro Convention Center – is a full-service facility overlooking the scenic Ohio River in revitalized downtown Owensboro, Kentucky. The multi-purpose center boasts just under 102,000 sq. ft. of available space, including a 44,000+ sq. ft. exhibition hall, the 8,900+ sq. ft. Kentucky Legend Pier outside over the scenic Ohio River, and additional ballroom, meeting, and pre-function space.

The Sportscenter, one of Owensboro’s most historic buildings, opened in 1949. It is a multi-purpose, 5,000-seat arena that hosts concerts, sporting events, graduations, trade shows, meetings, and receptions.

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.
Review all contracts for client events, subcontractors, food and beverage or concessionaires.
Process and prepare 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.
Prepare monthly financial statements for the Client and OVG Corporate, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, Annual Budget and Annual Report.
Analyze financial performance and cost analyses for all departments; recommend appropriate actions/changes in order to meet business goals.
Prepare select event settlements and generate account transfers or check payments.
Perform analysis of accounting records; prepare event profitability statements.
Prepare and perform bank reconciliations.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and select GL Accounts.
Support cash management and daily cash flow monitoring within the Finance department.
Direct internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
Audit receipts and disbursements to ensure accuracy for public shows and resolve 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.
Direct the installation and maintenance of any new accounting, timekeeping, payroll, inventory, and other related procedures and controls.
Establish system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing systems.
Review financial statements with management personnel.
Other miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned by Director of Finance.

Minimum Requirements:

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.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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