Staff Accountant
Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue in Las Vegas opened in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco.com.
Who are we hiring?
The Staff Accountant supports Sphere Entertainment Corporate Accounting in day-to-day operations, as well as monthly and quarterly accounting close. The Staff Accountant has on-going administrative responsibilities related to Revenue. Responsibilities also include journal entries, account reconciliations, and support for the VP Corporate Accounting.
What will you do?
- 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.
- Prepare daily/monthly revenue reports, variance analyses, and reconciliation of sales data.
- Record revenue and deferred income JE's in compliance with revenue recognition policies.
- Assist with the preparation and review of the quarterly balance sheet analyses.
- Assist VP, Corporate Accounting 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 Corporate Accounting group day-to-day activities. Complete special projects in an accurate and timely manner, as assigned.
What do you need to succeed?
- BS or BA required (preferred degree is Accounting/Finance, or related discipline)
- Minimum one year of related experience
- Understanding of monthly close process
- Exposure to financial statements, account analyses and reconciliations
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- Ability to interact with cross functional groups
- Strong Excel skills, as well as strong written and communication skills
- Willingness to work overtime as needed
- Ability to evaluate processes and recommend/implement more efficient practices and procedures
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