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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 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. This position provides on-going financial support to the company’s various product groups (Live, Productions, Marquee Events, and Premium Hospitality). Responsibilities also include journal entries, account reconciliations, and support for the Senior Manager, Accounting.
What will you do?
- Prepare journal entries from a variety of source documentation from operations
- Own the entire event settlement revenue process from beginning to end
- Assist in the recording and reconciliation of ticket sales from various sources
- Assist with the preparation and review of the quarterly balance sheet analyses.
- Assist & the preparation & review of monthly accounts receivable aging analysis pertaining to events.
- Work closely with FP&A partners throughout the business.
- Assist with company-wide expense allocations
- Assist with requests from Tax, External Auditors and Internal Auditors.
- Assist, recommend and 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)
- 4+ years of accounting experience
- CPA strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of monthly closing processes
- Big 4 Accounting Experience a plus
- Excellent quantitative analytical skills
- Familiarity with oracle and excellent PC, Excel and Word skills
- Experience with and strong knowledge of GAAP rules
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, work within a team environment and company culture
- Ability to evaluate processes and recommend and implement more efficient practices and procedures
- Ability to work with cross functional teams.
- 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 work both independently to trouble shoot and problem solve.
- 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, tailoring the message based on the purpose, audience, and channel.
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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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