Lottery Accounting Specialist

Nature of Work

This position will be located at Mountaineer Racetrack. Under general supervision of an audit supervisor. Conducts field audits, examines documentation, evaluates internal accounting control systems, performs reconciliations and for table games, sports wagering, and interactive wagering, monitors cash counts, and other work as required.

Act as contact person at the racetrack to coordinate communication with Lottery headquarters. Answer player questions and complaints: disseminate information at the racetrack to the public about regulatory matters and games rules. Attend meetings and training sessions as requested.

All work will be done using Microsoft Excel and Word. Duties will be performed at the assigned racetrack. May be required to work various schedules.

Applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation by the WV Lottery Security Division. No person shall be appointed, employed, or continue to serve in any position or employment with the commission who has been convicted of any violation of the Lottery law or any felony. The commission shall remove or discharge any person so convicted.

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in accounting, business administration, finance, economics or closely related field with at least 18 semester hours in accounting.

Experience: Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in accounting or auditing.

Substitution: (1) Certification or registration as a public accountant in West Virginia may substitute for the required training and two years of the required experience. (2) Graduate study from an accredited four-year college or university may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Please note:

Applications of current or former state employees that are mailed directly to DOP or completed via DOP’s online method are not forwarded to the West Virginia Lottery.

The West Virginia Lottery offers a great benefit package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an optional 457 deferred compensation retirement plan and more.

State employment offers a variety of benefits.