Staff Accountant

About Us

Fairmount Park Casino & Racing – where 100 years of heart-pounding horse racing meets exciting casino action! Whether you're cheering from the grandstand, trying your luck on the gaming floor, or enjoying a day out with friends, Fairmount Park is Casino & Racing is all about delivering fun, thrills, and unforgettable memories. From live racing tradition to modern entertainment, there's always something exciting happening at Fairmount Park is Casino & Racing!

Job Description:

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 & Work Environment:

• Frequently required to lift up to a maximum of 30 pounds 
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a keyboard
• The work environment contains bright lights, loud noise, and stressful situations.
 

Base Pay Range:

$60,000 - $65,000

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The base salary will depend on a number of factors such as: qualifications, experience level, and skillset.

Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts. Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.

Fairmount Park is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.