Accounting Clerk

Summary

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for an Accounting Clerk at NRG Park in Houston, Texas.  NRG Park is in the fast lane for opportunity and excitement.  We are a one-of-a-kind premier facility with four major venues within one giant park.  NRG Center (one million+ sq. ft. Convention Center), NRG Stadium (home of the Houston Texans and The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo), NRG Astrodome (“The” Astrodome), and NRG Arena.    Under general supervision of the Director of Finance, the Accounting Clerk assists in the day-to-day operations of the Finance department including accounts payable and receivable as well as assign purchase orders and maintain the purchase order system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following: 

• Assist Director of Finance as instructed.

• Prepare the daily cash receipts log.
• Compile and sort documents, such as invoices and checks, confirming business transactions.

• Assist with accounts payable including inputting, matching vendor invoices to purchase orders and check disbursement.
• Maintain all Finance files; respond to inquiries and research discrepancies.
• Assist in inputting accounting information into the accounting system as instructed.
• Relieve Shipping and Receiving Clerk as necessary.
• Assist Purchasing Manager.
• Pick up and distribution of internal and external mail delivery daily.

• Assist in maintaining internal audit controls & and participate in external audits.
• Assist in monthly close process.
• Maintain purchase order system.

• Working quickly and efficiently is a must.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities    

• Not applicable.

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.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively work under pressure on multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting tight deadlines.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, tenants, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when privy to sensitive information.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Education and/or Experience        

• Associate degree from a two-year college or university preferred.
• One (1) to two (2) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills and Abilities

• Understand and apply standard accounting principles, financial control procedures, computerized accounting systems/software, and financial management preferred.

• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Work effectively under pressure and produce accurate results.

Computer Skills

• Operate a personal computer using Windows, Word, Excel, and other standard office equipment.
• Experience on an accounting software package is preferred.
• Solomon and File Maker Pro is a plus.

Other Qualifications

• Be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.   

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.

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.

To Apply

Please include a recent copy of your resume with a cover letter and salary requirements as part of your application.

Only the first 150 resumes received will be considered.

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (832) 667-1803.

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