Gaming Financial Analyst

North Carolina Education Lottery•Raleigh, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

There is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Finance Team at the NC Education Lottery. Working with numbers, reconciling accounts, and participating in the growth of a high-performing state lottery could be just the career ahead for a detail-oriented, number-driven, and self-starting independent candidate. This position offers a great opportunity to work with a team of experienced, intelligent, and finance-driven individuals with the common goal of providing accurate accounting information for the state of North Carolina. We are interested in candidates who want to be accountable and challenged across all financial and accounting areas to support the NC Education Lottery's goals. Come and develop your career in this fun, friendly, and fast-paced environment! If you think government should work like a business, you are in the right place. Veterans, you are encouraged to apply if you meet the requirements of this role!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and 1 year of experience
Knowledge of accounting procedures and practices, including U.S. GAAP and Fraud Rules
Knowledge of Accounting Software Systems – Microsoft Dynamics D365 and Management Reporter preferred
Skill in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to work in a group setting, as well as individually
Attention to detail

Responsibilities

Reconciles accounts by reviewing daily ICS (gaming system) reports and entering data in a game analysis spreadsheet for each NCEL game. Records each NCEL game on a separate spreadsheet for the entire fiscal year. Processing journal entries and adjustments as needed after verifying the accuracy of the data
Verify the ticket load history and prize level report in Aurora (NCEL Gaming System). Responsible for game-related accounting, including verification of the instant ticket prize percentage for new games
Reconciles amounts owed to and from MUSL (Multi-State Lottery) for Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lucky for Life
Completes retailer adjustments by receiving and confirming documentation, reviewing documentation for accuracy, selecting the appropriate code and type for processing, and assigning batch identification numbers. Responsible for reviewing the daily and weekly big winner reports
Prepares ad-hoc and game-related reports in response to press, legislative, and public inquiries, such as quarterly sales data, yearly sales data, and other financial and nonfinancial information
Assists the NCEL external auditors regarding any inquiries they have during the Annual Audit