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Accounting Operations Analyst
rushstreetinteractive • Chicago
Posted: April 28, 2026
Job Description
We are seeking an Accounting Operations Analyst to join our growing accounting team. This role blends traditional accounting responsibilities with a strong focus on innovation, process improvement, and automation. The ideal candidate will contribute to core month-end close activities while also helping improve accounting workflows through technology, data analysis, and AI-driven solutions.
What You'll Do:
- Support month-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses
- Develop a strong understanding of transaction flows and ensure accounting treatment aligns with US GAAP
- Focus on key financial areas such as revenue and cost of revenue within gaming operations
- Identify, design, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the accounting function
- Leverage tools such as Excel, Alteryx, and AI-driven solutions to streamline workflows
- Analyze datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights
- Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen financial data, streamline reporting, and drive operational efficiency
- Communicate findings, recommendations, and process improvements clearly to stakeholders
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
- 1+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally in accounting or finance. Casino industry experience is a plus!
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, including US GAAP and journal entry preparation
- Ability to understand and follow end-to-end transaction flows
- Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and manipulation
- Demonstrated interest in automation, AI, and workflow optimization
- Experience or familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Alteryx) preferred
- Exposure to building or leveraging AI tools or agents is a strong plus
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess data and translate findings into meaningful business insights
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently in cross-functional discussions #LI-REMOTE
Additional Content
We are seeking an Accounting Operations Analyst to join our growing accounting team. This role blends traditional accounting responsibilities with a strong focus on innovation, process improvement, and automation. The ideal candidate will contribute to core month-end close activities while also helping improve accounting workflows through technology, data analysis, and AI-driven solutions.
What You'll Do:
- Support month-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses
- Develop a strong understanding of transaction flows and ensure accounting treatment aligns with US GAAP
- Focus on key financial areas such as revenue and cost of revenue within gaming operations
- Identify, design, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the accounting function
- Leverage tools such as Excel, Alteryx, and AI-driven solutions to streamline workflows
- Analyze datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights
- Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen financial data, streamline reporting, and drive operational efficiency
- Communicate findings, recommendations, and process improvements clearly to stakeholders
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
- 1+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally in accounting or finance. Casino industry experience is a plus!
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, including US GAAP and journal entry preparation
- Ability to understand and follow end-to-end transaction flows
- Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and manipulation
- Demonstrated interest in automation, AI, and workflow optimization
- Experience or familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Alteryx) preferred
- Exposure to building or leveraging AI tools or agents is a strong plus
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess data and translate findings into meaningful business insights
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently in cross-functional discussions #LI-REMOTE