Senior Accountant

Who are we hiring?

The Senior Accountant will be an integral part of the operational accounting group supporting the day-to-day processes as well as the monthly and quarterly book close. The Senior Accountant provides on-going financial support to the company’s various product groups. Responsibilities also include journal entries, account reconciliations, and support for the Director, Accounting.

What will you do?

• Prepare journal entries from a variety of source documentation from operations
• Provide timely and detailed monthly/quarterly Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss account analysis as assigned, including substantiation of account balances. Recommend adjusting journal entries, where needed. Most schedules are used for internal or external reporting, and tax purposes.
• Issue monthly results reports for various divisions.
• Assist with the preparation and review of the quarterly balance sheet analyses.
• Assist with company-wide expense allocations
• Assist with requests from Tax, External Auditors and Internal Auditors.
• Assist/recommend/improve company-wide utilization of financial systems to enhance accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
• Support Operational Accounting group day-to-day activities
• Complete special projects and respond to ad-hoc requests in an accurate and timely manner, as assigned.

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Accounting/Finance, or related discipline)
• Two+ years of accomplished accounting experience
• CPA strongly preferred
• Ability to interact with cross functional groups and executive management
• Strong understanding of monthly closing processes
• Experience with and strong knowledge of GAAP rules
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, work within a team environment and company culture and willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to evaluate processes and recommend and implement more efficient practices and procedures
• Big 4 Accounting Experience a plus
• Excellent quantitative analytical skills
• Familiarity with oracle and excellent PC, Excel and Word skills
• Clear writing and communication skills with all levels of management
• Prior work with Production a plus
• Behavior consistent with MSG values