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ASM Global Food & Beverage Accountant in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

POSITION: F&B Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: Director of FinanceFUNCTIONAL REPORTS TO: Corporate Director of Finance & Business Support (SAVOR)

FLSA STATUS: Hourly

Summary

The F&B Accountant, Food & Beverage Division will be responsible for coordinating the general accounting function for the Food & Beverage Division. Position will perform a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions with significant responsibility for the month-end close process and balance sheet reviews reporting directly related to the Food and Beverage operations, under the supervision of the Director of Finance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned. Occasional Travel Required.

  • Ensure the accuracy of the Food & Beverage locations general ledger. Review Food & Beverage balance sheets monthly with location managers to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and contractual obligations.

  • Supports Food & Beverage accounts in their day to day accounting needs, including, but not limited to, cash & banking and accounts payable processing, payroll activities, and reconciliations.

  • Prepares pre-event paperwork and reconciles event revenue for Concessions, Catering and Merchandise.

  • Supports HR Manager to ensure all training is complete and all HR, Accounting and Food & Beverage policies and procedures are being followed.

  • Responsible for the preparation and reporting of monthly operating results to Director of Facility Accounting along with variance explanations. Preparation of monthly financial statements to ensure GAAP compliance, and accordance with contractual obligations and commitments.

  • Assist the DOF with the development and implementation of standardized and integrated financial reporting packages, including the creation of ad-hoc analysis and reports.

  • Provide direct and indirect support to field personnel. Coordinate with field operations with regard to problem solving activities and complex accounting issues. Pursue opportunities to improve quality and timeliness of information.

  • Review financial statements with Food & Beverage Department and Director of Finance and provide summaries of activity and financial impact to Corporate Food & Beverage Finance Staff

  • Assist with corporate reporting and conduct internal audits of field locations to monitor internal controls.

  • Coordinate and assist field personnel with outside audits necessary to conform to contractual stipulations.

  • Develops a strong control environment and ensures compliance with ASM’s financial policy and procedures

  • Oversight of tax filings and liquor license renewals

  • Evaluate monthly financial statement closing packages to ensure compliance with ASM policies and procedures and client contractual obligations. Develop consistent reporting requirements.

  • Coordinate and supervise outside merchandise vendor for non-hockey events.

  • Supervise part time Food & Beverage staff as needed.

  • Participate in special projects as required by management.

  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must 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 and Experience

  • B.S. in Accounting or Finance from 4-year college/university or equivalent

  • Food and Beverage experience preferred

  • Experience using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  • Knowledge of general and cost accounting, internal controls and inventory controls

Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to manage in a diverse, fast-paced, and decentralized environment with a keen focus on both corporate and client services is required

  • Capable of handling all aspects of the accounting cycle and principles and techniques of venue operation

  • Strong organization skills with attention to detail

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills essential

Other Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to work under limited supervision and to interact with all levels of staff including management

  • Ability to work under above average pressure in meeting urgent deadlines.

  • Ability to work long, irregular hours and weekends as dictated by event schedules and projects.

  • Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis

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.

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.

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

This description portrays in general terms the type and levels of work performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive or to represent specific duties of any one incumbent. The knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job-training.

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