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, Accounting is responsible for day-to-day accounting aspects related to the Company’s Food, Beverage & Merchandise (FB&M) business, the monthly closing process, account analysis, quarterly external, internal, and tax reporting packages. Provide accounting support to the business operators and P&L leaders along with their respective departments at all MSG owned venues as well as the Sphere.
What will you do?
- Responsible for aspects of the 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 (POS/Eatec).
- Responsible for monthly account reconciliations and analysis.
- Provide services to Sphere Entertainment and MSG Sports as outlined in the transaction services agreement and other related party agreements.
- Assist and support the VP, Accounting Operations & Aviation and Sr. Manager FB&M as needed.
What do you need to succeed?
- Communication Skills – must present themselves in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated flexibility – must be able to juggle various projects and be willing to change projects as needed.
- High Energy and Commitment – must display a positive, confident assertive personality and be able to work on projects until completion.
- Detail Orientated – must be driven and have a desire to research and resolve variances.
- Advanced Excel, analytical, accounting, and financial skills are required.
- Experience with monthly closes process, preferably at a public company.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
- The individual in this position must be a self-starter, be organized, have a sense of urgency and a dedicated team player.
- 3+ years’ experience and a Bachelor’s degree required (in Finance/Accounting preferred), CPA strongly preferred.
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