Accounting Coordinator (Part-Time) - Lake Charles Civic Center

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining records and files
• Assist in Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Assist in Accounts Payable process
• Assist in Food & Beverage Accounting
• Post journal entries to Peachtree
• Assist with inventory tracking / keying
• Administrative support
• Performs other duties as assigned

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/or Experience                                                      

Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1-2 years in Accounting or Finance environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of financial and cost accounting
• Have the ability to multi-task under extreme deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and other encountered in the course of employment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work flexible hours based on events, including daytime, evening, weekends and holiday’s as needed.
• Must have professional attitude and appearance

Computer Skills  

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive knowledge of Peachtree and Excel  spreadsheets.

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.

Working Conditions: Requires ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours. Physical requirements include walking, stooping, lifting up to 30 lbs. and standing for extended periods of time.

This description portrays in general terms the type and levels of work performed and not intended to be all-inclusive or to represent specific duties of any one incumbent. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The job responsibilities and tasks described herein may be modified and expanded over time.