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, 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?

The Staff Accountant will play an integral role within the accounting group, supporting day-to-day processes, and participating in the monthly and quarterly book close. The Staff Accountant will provide ongoing financial support around transactions related to events.

What will you do?

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities, including:

• Prepare and record Tickets & Premium Hospitality journal entries.

• Prepare and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Support the transformation of journal entry, account reconciliation, and related party processes.

• Recommend and improve company-wide utilization of financial systems to enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness. 

• Assist with requests from External Auditors, Internal Auditors, and Tax. 

• Complete special projects and respond to ad-hoc requests in an accurate and timely manner.

 What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.

• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferred.

• Solid understanding of the monthly close process and U.S. GAAP.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.

• Analytical mindset with strong critical thinking skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborative team player with the ability to build strong relationships across departments and with external stakeholders.

• Adaptable and open to learning new processes and systems.

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Pay Range
$57,000—$75,000 USD

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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. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.