Staff Accountant

Pentasia; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth potential

Engagement with leadership

Job summary

A charitable gaming organization is seeking a diligent Staff Accountant to ensure compliance with financial operations. Responsibilities include preparing general ledger entries, supporting month-end and year-end activities, and maintaining accurate records as per GAAP requirements. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, has 3+ years of experience, and is proficient with accounting software like QuickBooks or NetSuite. This position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a mission-driven sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in gaming, lottery, or another regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Excellent Excel skills for reconciliation and reporting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and regulatory reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage

Job description

We are seeking a diligent and detail oriented Staff Accountant to join an established organization operating within the charitable gaming and lottery sector. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a regulated environment, enjoys process accuracy, and can support ongoing financial operations across a high volume transactional business.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and regulatory financial reports.
• Process and reconcile daily gaming and lottery revenue reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts, merchant accounts, and other balance sheet schedules.
• Monitor cash flow and support treasury activities as needed.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure financial practices adhere to relevant regulatory requirements within the charitable gaming sector.
• Prepare and organize documentation for external audits, internal reviews, and compliance checks.
• Maintain accurate, auditable accounting records in line with GAAP.

Operational Accounting Support

• Assist with AP/AR processing, vendor payment cycles, invoicing, and collections.
• Collaborate with operations teams to clarify revenue discrepancies or reporting issues.
• Identify and support process improvements to strengthen financial controls and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in gaming, lottery, or another regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar).
• Excellent Excel skills for reconciliation and reporting tasks.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to high-volume revenue environments.
• Experience working with compliance-heavy operational models.
• Familiarity with audit processes and regulatory reporting.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem solving abilities.
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Reliable, deadlinedriven, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work in a stable, mission-driven sector supporting charitable initiatives.
• Growth potential within a fast moving and regulated industry.
• Onsite role providing direct engagement with business operations and leadership.