Staff Accountant

Job Description

ABOUT FANDUEL GROUP

FanDuel Group is a world-class team of brands and products all built with one goal in mind — to give fans new and innovative ways to interact with their favorite games, sports, teams, and leagues. That’s no easy task, which is why we’re so dedicated to building a winning team. And make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give.

Our brands include:

• FanDuel — A game-changing real-money fantasy sports app
• FanDuel Sportsbook — America’s #1 sports betting app
• FanDuel TV — "The Bettor Sports Network" bringing live sports and interactive content to the games fans care about most
• FanDuel Racing — A horse racing app built for the average sports fan
• FanDuel Casino & Betfair Casino — Fan-favorite online casino apps
• FOXBet — A world-class betting platform and affiliate of FanDuel Group
• PokerStars — The premier online poker product and affiliate of FanDuel Group

THE POSITION:
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This person will possess excellent communication and high attention to detail. This person will primarily work with management of the FanDuel Sportsbook finance team, playing a pivotal role in assisting on the various finance functions. The position will report into the Senior Accounting Manager.

THE GAME PLAN:
Everyone on our team has a part to play

• Prepare, post and reconcile period end closing journal entries for P&L and balance sheet accounts
• Provide Actual vs Budget analysis on key business areas
• Review general ledger for proper coding
• Maintain accrual schedules (Accrued Expenses, Fixed Assets, Prepaid, etc.) monthly
• Assist in building schedules, processes, reconciliations and flux analysis
• Assist with the implementation of best practices to simplify, standardize and scale our business
• Work with management to document accounting processes and internal controls
• Work effectively cross-functionally in order to prepare closing entries and to anticipate changes to processes
• Work with management on monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities; P&L and balance sheet analysis for various general ledger accounts
• Assist with requests from internal and external auditors
• Provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data to support key decision making
• Provide necessary reporting on financial data, ensuring all requested reporting (ad-hoc and routine) are completed in a timely manner and contain accurate information
• Identify process improvement opportunities for processes and reporting

THE STATS:
What we're looking for in our next teammate

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in performing all essential duties and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment with a variety of individuals in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information to various levels of an organization
• High level of energy and the desire to work in a fast-changing working environment
• Proven ability to succeed in a fast paced and constantly changing environment while managing to tight deadlines
• Strong Excel skills, and be comfortable with large data volume
• Apply US GAAP to research and solve complex transactions

THE CONTRACT:
We treat our team right

Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:

• An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
• Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
• Mentorship and professional development resources to help you refine your game
• Flexible vacation allowance to let you refuel
• Hall of Fame benefit programs and platforms

FanDuel Group is an equal opportunities employer. Diversity and inclusion in FanDuel means that we respect and value everyone as individuals. We don't tolerate bias, judgement or harassment. Our focus is on developing employees so that they reach their full potential.