Senior Accountant
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 supports MSGE Corporate Accounting in day-to-day operations, as well as monthly and quarterly accounting close. The Senior Accountant will provide on-going financial support to various corporate departments.
What will you do?
- Ensure timely completion of public company month-end closings for corporate accounting, including the preparation of journal entries for assigned accounting areas in accordance with the monthly closing calendar
- Prepare accurate and detailed balance sheet account analysis as assigned.
- Analyze Oracle financial reports, investigate underlying drivers’ variances and provide commentary on observed trends
- Review monthly operating results for Corporate Departments to ensure financials are complete and accurate.
- Maintain amortization of debt financing costs.
- Prepare company-wide expense allocations
- Assist with company-wide utilization of financial systems to enhance accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
- Support Corporate Accounting group day-to-day activities.
- Support system updates and conversions for general ledger and subledgers by recommending enhancements, validate desired expectations by performing tests in the development environment, and drive the successful roll-out and implementation for the system after it goes live
- Liaise with various company departments including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Tax, External Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Legal, Investor Relations, Related Party and assist on cross functional work products
- Complete special projects in an accurate and timely manner, as assigned
What do you need to succeed?
- BS or BA in Accounting required
- CPA preferred or one or more parts passed.
- 2+ years of public accounting experience, Big 4 preferred, or 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced, large public company environment.
- Experience in a fast-paced large public company environment
- Strong understanding of monthly close process
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- Ability to interact with cross functional groups
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and open to learning new ways of working.
- Strong Excel skills, as well as strong writing and communication skills
- Ability to embrace change with a flexible mindset, even if the way forward is not clear
- Ability to evaluate processes and recommend/implement more efficient practices and procedures
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