Staff Accountant

About Bally's:

Bally’s Chicago is the company’s newest and most exciting venture—an entertainment destination worthy of the city’s world-class reputation. Located at the historic Medinah Temple, Bally’s Chicago spans three floors and over 34,000 square feet of gaming. Guests can enjoy nearly 800 slot machines, 56 table games, two signature restaurants, two main bars, and a quick-service café.

A career with Bally’s opens the door to limitless opportunities. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking service-driven individuals who are eager to build their careers, excel in their craft, and make a real impact. If you’re ready to be challenged in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, Bally’s Chicago is the place for you.

Job Summary:

As the Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for executing various accounting procedures, including but not limited to month-end and year-end closings, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries. In addition, you will provide essential analytical and organizational skills to support the accounting team best.

Target Salary:$50,000-60,000

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Foster an environment that embodies Bally’s Born to Entertain philosophy by creating a fun-filled, entertaining atmosphere
• Enthusiastically promote Bally’s customer-centric culture of offering superior guest service and actively building long-lasting guest relations
• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations
• Assist in preparing the monthly budget and actual analysis
• Prepare consolidated monthly financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system
• Utilize the consolidated data to prepare footnote information for the 10Q and 10K
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data, including working with external auditors and subsidiary accounting departments
• Implement accounting policies, including SOX narratives and flowcharts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of finance or accounting
• Must have more than three years of experience in accounting or a related field
• Public Accounting Certification (CPA) is preferred
• Must have strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to lift up to a maximum of 30 pounds
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a keyboard

Work Environment:

The work environment contains bright lights, loud noise, and stressful situations.

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.