Senior Accountant
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.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. (required)
- At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a fast-paced and high-growth environment. (required)
- Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes. (required)
- Experience supporting compensation-related accounting activities, including accruals, analysis, and reporting. (required)
- Familiarity with internal controls and a demonstrated ability to execute and improve accounting processes. (required)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. (required)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across teams. (required)
- A proactive mindset and a commitment to continuously improving processes, controls, and financial operations. (required)
- Comprehensive health benefits, including various medical plans, dental, and vision.
- Free access to programs such as free therapy sessions with Lyra Mental Health Solution, Lyra Employee Assistance Program, the Calm App, Virtual Yoga Classes, and many more.
- 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to all global team members and workplace lactation support.
- Partnership with Care.com for care finder and backup childcare for U.S. employees.
- Benefits that support family planning, including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, or other family planning.
- Flexible PTO if you work in the United States.
- Pet insurance to help save on vet expenses for accidents, illnesses, and more.
- Reimbursement for part of your gym membership once you enroll in a health insurance plan.
- 401(k) matching and programs such as Origin Financial.
- Commuter benefits to help save money on your daily commute.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for educational courses related to their positions or another position at DraftKings.
DraftKings Inc. is a leading American digital sports entertainment and gaming company, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012, it started in daily fantasy sports and has grown into one of the largest US online sportsbook and iGaming operators. The company offers mobile sports betting, online casino and daily fantasy contests across regulated North American markets. DraftKings is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange and employs several thousand people.
