Gaming Financial Analyst at NC Education Lottery

Finance Team Opportunity At The North Carolina Education Lottery

There is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Finance Team at the NC Education Lottery. Working with numbers, reconciling accounts, and participating in the growth of a high-performing state lottery could be just the career ahead for a detail-oriented, number-driven, and self-starting independent candidate.

This position offers a great opportunity to work with a team of experienced, intelligent, and finance-driven individuals with the common goal of providing accurate accounting information for the state of North Carolina. We are interested in candidates who want to be accountable and challenged across all financial and accounting areas to support the NC Education Lottery's goals. Come and develop your career in this fun, friendly, and fast-paced environment! If you think government should work like a business, you are in the right place.

Veterans, you are encouraged to apply if you meet the requirements of this role!

**This is a hybrid position**

Responsibilities:

• Reconciles accounts by reviewing daily ICS (gaming system) reports and entering data in a game analysis spreadsheet for each NCEL game. Records each NCEL game on a separate spreadsheet for the entire fiscal year. Processing journal entries and adjustments as needed after verifying the accuracy of the data
• Verify the ticket load history and prize level report in Aurora (NCEL Gaming System). Responsible for game-related accounting, including verification of the instant ticket prize percentage for new games
• Reconciles amounts owed to and from MUSL (Multi-State Lottery) for Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lucky for Life
• Completes retailer adjustments by receiving and confirming documentation, reviewing documentation for accuracy, selecting the appropriate code and type for processing, and assigning batch identification numbers. Responsible for reviewing the daily and weekly big winner reports
• Prepares ad-hoc and game-related reports in response to press, legislative, and public inquiries, such as quarterly sales data, yearly sales data, and other financial and nonfinancial information
• Assists the NCEL external auditors regarding any inquiries they have during the Annual Audit

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and 1 year of experience
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and practices, including U.S. GAAP and Fraud Rules
• Knowledge of Accounting Software Systems Microsoft Dynamics D365 and Management Reporter preferred
• Skill in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to work in a group setting, as well as individually
• Attention to detail

Hiring Rate: $46,434 (this exempt position will be filled at or near the posted salary)

Closing Date: April 10, 2026

About the North Carolina Education Lottery

We raise money for a great cause! All of the earnings of the North Carolina Education Lottery go to education. We award on average $10 million a day in prizes. To learn more, visit our website www.nclottery.com.

At the North Carolina Education Lottery, we deal with winners everyday: our employees! We offer competitive pay and benefits, flexible schedules, professional development opportunities, casual attire, open communication and a fun work environment.

All employees of the Lottery are expected to support the organization values (honesty, respect, integrity and trust) and its commitment to corporate social responsibility (including responsible gaming, environmental awareness, community involvement, etc).

Equal Opportunity Employer