Staff 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 Staff Accountant supports MSGE Corporate Accounting in day-to-day operations, as well as monthly and quarterly accounting close. The Staff Accountant will provide on-going financial support to various corporate departments. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for completing journal entries, account reconciliations, and support for the Corporate Accounting team.
What will you do?
- Responsible for the timely coordination and preparation of monthly close deliverables including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Issue monthly results report for various Corporate Departments
- Partner with FP&A to understand variances to budget and forecast
- Collaborate with Internal and External Auditors on requests
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly tax deliverables
- Help improve company-wide utilization of financial systems to enhance accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
- Support the Corporate Accounting groups day-to-day activities.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
What do you need to succeed?
- BS or BA required preferred degree in Accounting or Finance
- 2+ years of relevant experience with Corporate Controllership or Accounting functions
- Big 4 public accounting and CPA preferred
- Strong understanding of monthly close process
- Exposure to financial statements, account analyses and reconciliations
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong Excel skills
- 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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