DraftKings

Senior Accountant

DraftKings$84K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience in fast-paced environments
  • Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting and month-end close processes
  • Experience with compensation-related accounting activities like accruals and analysis
  • Familiarity with implementing and improving internal controls
  • Exceptional analytical skills with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Proactive approach to improving financial processes and operations

Responsibilities

  • Own designated areas of the monthly close process for accurate financial reporting
  • Serve as a key stakeholder for all compensation-related accounting activities
  • Execute and refine controls to enhance accuracy and operational effectiveness
  • Prepare and maintain account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies swiftly
  • Identify and implement solutions to improve month-end close efficiency
  • Assist with General Ledger maintenance, including journal entries and account analysis
  • Partner with various teams on accounting projects and process enhancements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Equity and bonus opportunities
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Professional development and training resources
Full Job Description
As a Senior Accountant, you'll play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting processes. You'll take ownership of critical areas of the monthly close, serve as a trusted partner across compensation-related accounting activities, and help strengthen the foundation of our General Ledger operations. Working cross-functionally, you'll drive process improvements, execute and enhance financial controls, and contribute to projects that support scalability as we continue to grow. Your work will directly influence the efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of our accounting operations.

What you'll do as a Senior Accountant
  • Own designated areas of the monthly close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting.
  • Serve as a key stakeholder for compensation-related accounting activities, including analysis, reporting, and coordination with cross-functional partners.
  • Execute and continuously refine newly implemented controls to strengthen compliance, accuracy, and operational effectiveness.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and ensuring the integrity of financial data.
  • Identify opportunities to improve month-end close processes and implement solutions that increase efficiency and scalability.
  • Assist with all aspects of General Ledger maintenance, including journal entries, account analysis, and supporting documentation.
  • Partner with Finance and other business teams to support accounting projects, process enhancements, and evolving business initiatives.
  • Contribute to the development of best practices that improve the overall control environment and support high-quality financial reporting.


What you'll bring
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a fast-paced and high-growth environment.
  • Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
  • Experience supporting compensation-related accounting activities, including accruals, analysis, and reporting.
  • Familiarity with internal controls and a demonstrated ability to execute and improve accounting processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across teams.
  • A proactive mindset and a commitment to continuously improving processes, controls, and financial operations.


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We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 84,600.00 USD - 105,800.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process.

About DraftKings

DraftKings is an American daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting operator. The company allows users to enter daily and weekly fantasy sports–related contests and win money based on individual player performances in five major American sports, Premier League and UEFA Champions League soccer, NASCAR auto racing, Canadian Football League, the XFL, mixed martial arts and Tennis. In August 2018, DraftKings launched DraftKings Sportsbook in New Jersey becoming the first legal mobile sports betting operator in the state. Since launching in New Jersey, DraftKings has opened mobile sports betting operations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and opened in New Hampshire December 30, 2019 after reaching contract with the New Hampshire Lottery. Retail sports betting is available in Iowa, Mississippi and New York. DraftKings Sportsbook mobile and retail sports betting products allow bettors in each state engage in betting for most major U.S. and international sports. As of April 2016, the majority of U.S. states consider fantasy sports a game of skill and not gambling. In November 2016, FanDuel and DraftKings, the two largest companies in the daily fantasy sports industry, reached an agreement to merge. However the merger was terminated in July 2017 due to it being blocked by the Federal Trade Commission as the combined company would have controlled a 90 percent of the market for daily fantasy sports. As of July 2017, DraftKings had eight million users.
Learn more about DraftKings
Size
3,400 employees
Market Cap
$4.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$577.9 million
Revenue
$292.3 million
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