Title:  Staff Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare routine journal entries and assist with month‑end close activities, including accruals, adjustments, and departmental coordination.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and supplemental reporting packages.
• Support monthly financial reviews for each department by researching and summarizing variances from budget, forecast, and prior year results.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and distribution of KPI reports, dashboards, and performance metrics used by business leaders to track operational and financial performance.
• Compile and analyze financial and operational data to help identify trends, risks, and opportunities across business units.
• Collaborate with departmental leaders to understand business drivers, gather insights, and translate data findings into clear, actionable summaries.
• Assist with capital project tracking, inventory processes, Accounts Payable support, and audit documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records, schedules, and supporting documents.
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations with a focus on accuracy and completeness.
• Support inventory counts, purchasing systems, and related operational needs.
• Demonstrate strong computer proficiency and the ability to quickly learn new financial systems or reporting tools.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and CDI corporate finance.
• Help improve and streamline reporting processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of financial information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge Of:

• Basic accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.
• The gaming industry, including capital and operational budgeting (preferred).
• Office procedures, database tools, and Microsoft Office Suite  - including Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Financial systems, reporting tools, and spreadsheet modeling.
• Sound judgment, analytical reasoning, and professional communication.
• 10-key calculator functions.
• Fundamentals of KPI development, dashboard reporting, and performance measurement. 

Ability To:

• Perform mathematical, analytical, and basic statistical calculations.
• Interpret financial data, identify variances, and communicate findings in a clear and concise way.
• Support business leaders by summarizing reports and highlighting key performance drivers.
• Work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Solve routine and moderately complex accounting issues.
• Be flexible with varying schedules or deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with professionalism.
• Create and maintain organized, detailed records and workpapers.
• Quickly adapt to new software, reporting tools, and process changes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education, Training & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel.
• Experience with dashboards, reporting tools, or data visualization is a plus.
• Effective communication skills and ability to function in a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods.

Licenses/Certificates

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must be able to obtain a Kentucky Racing (KHRC) License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS