Staff Accountant

About the Position

As a Staff Accountant at DraftKings in Boston, MA, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting processes. You'll assist with key areas of the monthly close, maintain General Ledger activities, and collaborate with Finance and cross-functional teams to support timely and accurate financial reporting. This role offers an opportunity to build your accounting expertise while contributing to process improvements and supporting a growing, fast-paced business.

Responsibilities

• Support designated areas of the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Assist with General Ledger activities, including journal entries, account analysis, and supporting documentation.
• Execute established internal controls and support compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to support accounting projects and business initiatives.
• Help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase operational efficiency.
• Assist with audit requests by preparing documentation and supporting internal and external audit activities.
• Contribute to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting high-quality financial reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting and/or a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Foundational knowledge of General Ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across teams.
• A willingness to learn, take initiative, and continuously improve accounting processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel is preferred.
• CPA eligibility or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $55,400.00 - $69,300.00 USD per year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Free access to mental health and wellbeing programs.
• 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
• Pet insurance and gym reimbursement.
• Financial planning support, including 401(k) matching.
• Commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

About the Company

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.

DraftKings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.