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Bally's Chicago
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Staff Accountant - Online Gaming
Bally's Chicago · Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
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In short
The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and managing gaming revenue and player account reconciliations. They also ensure compliance with gaming regulations and support internal control initiatives including SOX.
What they're looking for
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
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Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and possess 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience. Proficiency in advanced Excel and experience with ERP systems like Oracle, NetSuite, or SAP is required.
About the employer
Bally’s Corporation
Good humans. Great experiences. No exceptions. · hiring as Bally's Chicago
We're Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY). A global casino-entertainment powerhouse with a growing omni-channel presence, operating 20 casinos across 11 U.S. states, OSB licenses in 14 jurisdictions, and holding landmark development rights in Chicago, Las Vegas and New York. We’re not only spanning casinos and resorts, but also sports betting, iGaming and the technology behind it all. But here's what actually matters to you. Service here is not a task on a checklist. It's how we show up.
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Behind every great moment on a gaming floor, in a resort, or on a digital platform, is a team with a relentless commitment to service, real pride, and a genuine love for what they do. As a company, we’re not your family. We can’t be. That word means something different to everyone, so we'd rather show you who we are than borrow it. But we're just really, really invested in your win. Do you want to be one of the people who shows up, or one of the people who stands out? Is that you? Then you're already one of us. 18 or 21+ based on jurisdiction. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (AZ/CO/IL/MD/MO/NV/NJ/PA), 1-888-850-8888 (DE), 1-800-9-WITH-IT or visit https://www.in.gov/igc/problemgamblinghelp (IN), 1-800-BETSOFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), 1-888-777-9696 (MS), 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-589-9966 (OH), 1-866-531-2600 or visit ConnexOntario.ca (Ontario, Canada), 1-877-9GAMBLE (RI), 1-888-532-3500 or visit https://www.vcpg.net (VA), call/text the Tennessee REDLINE at 1-800-889-9789 (TN).
- INDUSTRY
- Gambling Facilities and Casinos
- COMPANY
- Public Company
- HEADQUARTERS
- Providence, Rhode Island
- SIZE
- 10,001+
- OFFICES
- 1 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role
- Is this Bally's Chicago role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $60,000–$60,000 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
Key Responsibilities Prepare and enter daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries using an Oracle platform. Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes. Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and gaming platform transactions. Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with GAAP and company
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Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare and enter daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries using an Oracle
platform.
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and gaming platform
transactions.
- Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with GAAP and company
policies.
- Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
- Recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and eiciency
- Review payment processor settlements and merchant statements.
Gaming Revenue & Player Account Reconciliations
- Reconcile gaming revenue, player balances, bonuses, and promotional activity.
- Verify wagering, deposits, withdrawals, chargebacks, and payment processor
activity.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between gaming systems and accounting
records.
- Monitor player funds and segregated account balances where required by
regulations.
Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
- Assist in preparing reports required by state gaming regulators and auditors.
- Ensure compliance with gaming regulations, internal controls, and company
policies.
- Maintain supporting documentation for regulatory reviews and external audits.
- Support SOX and internal control compliance initiatives when applicable.
Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Experience
- 2-3 years of accounting experience required.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and Power Query.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft
Dynamics).
- Ability to analyze large volumes of transactional data.
- Experience with reconciliation and reporting tools preferred.
Knowledge & Competencies
- Understanding of gaming operations, player wallets, and payment processing
preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in regulated gaming, casino, or sportsbook environments.
- Familiarity with gaming platforms and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, or data analysis tools is a plus.
Typical Performance Metrics
- Timely completion of monthly close activities.
- Accuracy of account reconciliations.
- Regulatory filing compliance.
- Audit findings and resolution timelines.
- Quality and timeliness of financial reporting.
Target Salary (U.S. market)
$60,000 annually, depending on location, experience, and gaming
industry expertise.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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