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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, The 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 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
Who are we hiring?
The Senior Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting aspects related to the Company’s Food, Beverage & Merchandise business. The Senior Accountant will provide accounting support to the business operators and P&L leaders along with their respective departments at all MSG owned venues. The Senior Accountant will assist with the monthly closing process, account analysis, quarterly external, internal, and tax reporting packages.
What will you do?
- Responsible for aspects of accounting for food, beverage and merchandising transactions as relate to MSG’s live, sports and productions events including posting of revenue and accrual entries, analysis and reconciliation of P&L and balance sheet accounts by event.
- Responsible for journal entries related to the Company’s F&B systems, tenders, tips, and credit card settlements.
- Responsible for monthly account reconciliations and analysis.
- Provide services to MSG Sports as outlined in the arena license agreements and other related party agreements.
- Assist and support the Senior Manager Accounting as needed.
What do you need to succeed?
- 2+ years of public accounting experience, Big 4 preferred, or 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced, large public company environment.
- Bachelor’s degree required in Finance or Accounting preferred, CPA strongly preferred
- Ability to research and resolve variances.
- Advanced Excel, analytical, accounting, and financial skills are required.
- Experience on the monthly close process.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and open to learning new ways of working.
- Ability to embrace change with a flexible mindset, even if the way forward isn’t clear.
- Ability to be a reliable team member, capable of effective collaboration to achieve our shared goals across teams and departments.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. New York, New York, USA Office
2 Penn Plaza, New York, New York, United States, 10121
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