Summary:  Under supervision of Director of Finance, monitors inventory, purchases, cost and revenue sales relating to the Food & Beverage operations at the Shreveport Convention Center and Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for processing all invoices for concessions and catering
• Implement and maintain internal controls and procedures
• Analyze all data and report to building management
• Responsible for accurate cost tracking including inventory
• Prepare flash reports and event P&L’s
• Work and reviews with Food & Beverage staff relating to inventory, concessions, beverage consumption and costs.  Verifies cashier settlements and bar balances.
• Prepare and analyze information for financial statements and reports
• Verify and check the accuracy of general ledger coding relating to F&B inventory
• Prepare various sales reports and operational reports as required by Director of Finance
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed
• Participate in monthly inventory
• Other finance/accounting related duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative
• Maintain an effective working relationship with employees and others encountered through the course of employment.
• Operate standard office equipment and personal computer(s) using MS-DOS, MS Windows, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS Word.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• 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 in a fast paced environment.

Minimum Requirements:   

B.S. in Accounting required with a minimum 2 years accounting experience required.

Prefer but not required prior experience in a Food & Beverage environment.

Working Conditions: Requires ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours. Physical requirements of walking, lifting and standing.

TO APPLY: This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.  Resumes must include salary requirements for consideration and may be sent to Kelly Hatfield:

Shreveport Convention Center

P O Box 1774

Shreveport, LA  71166

Fax No. (318) 841-4245

EMAIL:  khatfield@shreveportcenter.com           

No Phone Calls

SMG is an Equal Opportunity Employer