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At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 550 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together? About the Role PrizePicks is one of the fastest-growing companies in the daily fantasy sports industry, and our Accounting team is building the infrastructure to match. We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team and play a key role in the day-to-day execution of our accounting close, financial reporting, and compliance workflows. This is a role for someone who is technically grounded, detail-oriented, and eager to grow. You’ll be a critical part of a small, high-ownership team responsible for producing accurate financials, supporting our annual audit, and maintaining the accounting records that support our businesses. You’ll have real visibility into complex accounting matters and a clear path to take on more as we scale. What You’ll Do Prepare journal entries across key areas including accruals, revenue, equity, intangibles and more. Maintain and improve accounting processes and reconciliations under your ownership. Identify opportunities to streamline close processes and reduce manual work, and proactively flag bottlenecks or risks. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, continuously improving their quality and supporting documentation. Prepare period-over-period analytical reviews to support management reporting and identify variances for further investigation. Serve as a key resource during the annual audit cycle, pulling supporting documentation, and coordinating responses to auditor requests on a timely basis. Assist in the preparation of annual financial statement support and footnote documentation Maintain audit-ready workpapers and reconciliation files throughout the year, not just at year-end. Assist with the preparation of monthly consolidation reporting packages submitted to Parent company. Assist with day-to-day banking tasks, including reconciling player accounts, monitoring cash positions, and supporting funding activities. Support treasury-related initiatives, including cash reporting and analysis Assist in documenting accounting policies, desktop procedures, and control narratives for key accounting cycles. Leverage AI-assisted tools to enhance accounting workflows, including drafting journal entry support, accelerating reconciliation review, and synthesizing large data sets while applying professional judgment to validate outputs and maintain accuracy. Support the organization’s controls buildout by helping identify gaps, proposing improvements, and maintaining documentation in audit-ready form. What We’re Looking For 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a public accounting background, exposure to financial reporting and technical accounting, or a combination of public accounting and industry. Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, well-documented journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. Strong analytical skills, comfortable building and owning Excel-based schedules and reconciliations in a scaling environment. Demonstrated ability to leverage AI in accounting workflows. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple close tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines without close supervision. Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document accounting conclusions and explain to non-accounting stakeholders. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications CPA license or active CPA candidate. Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm). Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP platform. Exposure to revenue accounting, equity compensation accounting, or consolidation processes. Familiarity with the gaming, fintech, or financial services industry. Experience working in a high-growth company where processes are still being built. What Makes You a Great Fit You’re someone who takes genuine pride in getting the numbers right. You don’t just complete a reconciliation; you think about whether it makes sense, and you ask questions when it doesn’t. You’re comfortable owning your workload independently, but you also know when to escalate. You’re looking for a role where you can grow and take on more over time, and you want to be somewhere that gives you the exposure to do it. What We Offer Competitive salary and performance-based bonus Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Flexible hybrid work environment A high-growth environment where your work has real, visible impact A passionate, collaborative team that takes the work seriously — but not itself PrizePicks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Benefits you’ll receive: In addition to your great compensation package, full-time employees will be eligible for the following perks: Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans 401(k) plan with company match Annual bonus Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!) Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked Company-wide in-person events and team outings Lifestyle enhancement program Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options) Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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What You’ll Do
Prepare journal entries across key areas including accruals, revenue, equity, intangibles and more.
Maintain and improve accounting processes and reconciliations under your ownership.
Identify opportunities to streamline close processes and reduce manual work, and proactively flag bottlenecks or risks.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, continuously improving their quality and supporting documentation.
Prepare period-over-period analytical reviews to support management reporting and identify variances for further investigation.
Serve as a key resource during the annual audit cycle, pulling supporting documentation, and coordinating responses to auditor requests on a timely basis.
Assist in the preparation of annual financial statement support and footnote documentation
Maintain audit-ready workpapers and reconciliation files throughout the year, not just at year-end.
Assist with the preparation of monthly consolidation reporting packages submitted to Parent company.
Assist with day-to-day banking tasks, including reconciling player accounts, monitoring cash positions, and supporting funding activities.
Support treasury-related initiatives, including cash reporting and analysis
Assist in documenting accounting policies, desktop procedures, and control narratives for key accounting cycles.
Support the organization’s controls buildout by helping identify gaps, proposing improvements, and maintaining documentation in audit-ready form.
What We’re Looking For
2–4 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a public accounting background, exposure to financial reporting and technical accounting, or a combination of public accounting and industry.
Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP

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CPA license or active CPA candidate.
Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm).
Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP platform.
Exposure to revenue accounting, equity compensation accounting, or consolidation processes.
Familiarity with the gaming, fintech, or financial services industry.
Experience working in a high-growth company where processes are still being built.
What Makes You a Great Fit

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