Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.
Who are we hiring?
The Senior Accountant will be an integral part of the operational accounting group supporting the day-to-day processes as well as the monthly and quarterly book close. The Senior Accountant provides on-going financial support to the company’s various product groups. Responsibilities also include journal entries, account reconciliations, and support for the Director, Accounting.
What will you do?
- Prepare journal entries from a variety of source documentation from operations.
- Provide timely and detailed monthly/quarterly Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss account analysis as assigned, including substantiation of account balances. Recommend adjusting journal entries, where needed. Most schedules are used for internal or external reporting, and tax purposes.
- Issue monthly results reports for various divisions.
- Assist with the preparation and review of the quarterly balance sheet analyses.
- Assist with company-wide expense allocations.
- Assist with requests from Tax, External Auditors and Internal Auditors.
- Assist/recommend/improve company-wide utilization of financial systems to enhance accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
- Support Operational Accounting group day-to-day activities.
- Complete special projects and respond to ad-hoc requests in an accurate and timely manner, as assigned.
What do you need to succeed?
- Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Accounting/Finance, or related discipline).
- Two+ years of accomplished accounting experience.
- CPA strongly preferred.
- Ability to interact with cross functional groups and executive management.
- Strong understanding of monthly closing processes.
- Experience with and strong knowledge of GAAP rules.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, work within a team environment and company culture and willingness to work overtime as needed.
- Ability to evaluate processes and recommend and implement more efficient practices and procedures.
- Big 4 Accounting Experience a plus.
- Excellent quantitative analytical skills.
- Familiarity with oracle and excellent PC, Excel and Word skills.
- Clear writing and communication skills with all levels of management.
- Behavior consistent with MSG values.
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