Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.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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MSG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment, comprised of world-renowned venues and marquee brands. Utilizing our powerful assets and expertise, we produce, present, or host a variety of entertainment and sports events, delivering unforgettable experiences for millions of fans each year. Across our venues and brands, MSG Entertainment sets the standard for excellence and innovation while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. Our Company includes our portfolio of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – each a prominent destination for unforgettable experiences and events. With flexible seating capacities and configurations that range from 2,800 to 21,000, our venues enable us to showcase a broad array of compelling sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events that cover a wide spectrum of genres. This includes at Madison Square Garden, known as “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” which serves as home to the New York Knicks and New York Rangers – two of the most recognized franchises in professional sports – and perennially hosts the biggest names in music and entertainment. MSG Entertainment also features the wholly-owned original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for generations of fans at Radio City Music Hall since 1933. The show’s enduring popularity is driven by the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, the longest-running precision dance company in America. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com
