Senior Accountant
Listed on 2025-12-20
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst -
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
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
Senior Accountant will be responsible for supporting MSG Entertainment Corporate Accounting department in day‑to‑day operations, as well as monthly and quarterly accounting close.
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 including but not limited to cash, fixed assets, payroll and benefits expense, operating expenses 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.
- Responsible for MSGE fixed asset process, including CAR review, monthly subledger close process and related financial reporting.
- Assist with company‑wide utilization of financial systems to enhance accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
- Support Corporate Accounting group with day‑to‑day activities.
- Support system updates and conversions for general ledger and subledgers by recommending enhancements, validating desired expectations by performing tests in the development environment, and driving the successful roll‑out and implementation for the system after it goes live.
- Liaise with various company departments including Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Tax, External Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Legal, Investor Relations, IT and assistance cross‑functional work products.
- Complete special projects in an accurate and timely manner, as assigned.
- BS or BA preferred degree is Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- 2+ related experience in a fast‑paced large company environment
- Strong understanding of monthly close process
- Familiarity with/interest in Fixed Assets and Technology transactions preferred.
- CPA completion or in progress strongly preferred.
- Heavy exposure to financial statements, account analyses and reconciliations
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced and challenging environment
- Ability to interact with cross functional groups
- Strong spreadsheet skills, as well as strong writing and communication skills
- Ability to be flexible, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Willingness to work overtime as needed
- Ability to evaluate processes and recommend/implement more efficient practices and procedures
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Pay Range
$75,000 — $90,000 USD
EEOWe value diversity and welcome employees of all backgrounds. Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment on these bases.
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