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Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

Staff Accountant

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In-Office
Farmingdale, NY
57K-80K Annually
Junior
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Farmingdale, NY
57K-80K Annually
Junior
Supports day-to-day accounting for the Corporate Aviation Department, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, prepaid amortization, account reconciliations, related-party billing, accounts payable, travel and expense processing, reclasses, audit requests, and ad hoc reporting. The role collaborates with Finance, Corporate Accounting, Aviation teams, and management while supporting special projects and accounting operations.
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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, 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?   

This individual will have an integral role in supporting the day-to-day accounting for MSG’s Corporate Aviation Department.  In partnership with the respective business leads, this role will manage the preparation of journal entries, preparing balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.  This position provides on-going accounting support to Aviation for invoice processing, related party activities, expense reports and other ad-hoc reporting.  This position will in addition provide general support for the VP of Accounting Operations & Aviation and Sr. Director of Aviation. 

This position may work with internal and external auditors in the quarters and at year-end on audit requests.    

What will you do? 

  • Maintain a complete and accurate general ledger for all Aviation transactions in accordance with GAAP, including reviewing/analysis of transactional detail in the general ledger and preparation of necessary journal entries.  
  • Accounting for monthly and quarterly Aviation related activities via departmental accrual process and amortization of prepaid expenses.  
  • Responsible for the preparation of related party billing packets 
  • Assist with Aviation A/P and T&E process including invoice review for proper coding and trip detail. Responsible for reclasses as necessary. 
  • Provide support to SVP Controller, VP Accounting Operations & Aviation, and Manager regarding ad-hoc requests. 
  • Maintain strong relationships with Finance, Corp. Accounting, and Aviation counterparts 
  • Support the accounting group’s day-to-day activities and special projects as assigned. 
  • Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site. 

What do you need to succeed?   

  • 2+ years’ experience and a bachelor’s degree required; Finance/Accounting preferred. 
  • Attention to detail, strong self-review and strict adherence to deadlines is critical. 
  • Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced detail-oriented environment.  
  • Must be proficient in Excel and possess knowledge of automated environments. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills – this position has daily interaction with finance and non-finance personnel; as such, the candidate must have the ability to interact with various levels of management and staff. 
  • Previous experience using Oracle Financial Systems is a plus.  

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Pay Range
$57,000$80,000 USD

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. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.

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2 Penn Plaza, New York, New York, United States, 10121

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