Senior Data Analyst - Gaming Analytics

About Us

Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is a growing provider of locals-focused gaming and one of the largest terminal operators in the United States, supporting more than 27,000 electronic gaming terminals in over 4,300 third-party local and regional establishments across ten states. Through exclusive long-term contracts, Accel serves licensed non-casino locations including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, gaming cafes, and fraternal and veteran establishments.

Accel also owns and operates brick and mortar casinos and a racino venue.

Accel provides its local partners with a turnkey, full-service, capital-efficient gaming solution that encompasses manufacturing, content, payments, loyalty, 24/7 customer service, data analysis and reporting, and cash logistics. The Company's racino, Fairmount Park Casino & Racing, opened in April 2025 and features over 270 electronic gaming machines, food and beverage amenities, a sports book, para-mutuel betting and 55 days of thoroughbred horse racing a year.

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Job Description:

Position Basics:

* Based in our Burr Ridge or Chicago (West Loop/Fulton Market) Office

* Hybrid Schedule, 4 days in-office, 1 day remote

* Flexible work schedule

* This role interacts directly with Executive leadership

* Base Salary $100,000-$110,000 with 10% annual bonus

* 3 years Data Analysis experience as well as relevant Bachelors degree required, equivalent experience may be considered

* Proficiency in Visualization Tools required (Power

BI, SQL, & Tableu)

* Preferred Experience:

Predictive Modeling, Player Loyalty or Gaming Content Analysis

* Competitive benefits - health insurance inc. vision and dental; 401(k) w/ match; PTO + paid holidays; and additional total rewards

Position Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Data Analyst for a highly visible position within the Data Analytics team at Accel Entertainment. This role serves as a key analytics resource responsible for evaluating gaming machine performance, gaming software behavior, route and market activity, operational trends, and enterprise KPIs. The successful candidate will design efficient reporting, testing, and analytical solutions that help measure, explain, improve, and predict performance across the business.

This position will partner closely with Operations, Product, IT, and corporate data management teams to ensure decision makers have accurate, timely, and actionable insights.

Role Focus

* Analyze gaming machine performance, software outcomes, operational trends, route performance, and market-level activity to identify opportunities for revenue growth, efficiency, and improved decision making.

* Use T-SQL /SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to query, validate, transform, and analyze data from multiple operational and enterprise sources.

* Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or comparable visualization tools.

* Leverage AI tools responsibly to accelerate exploratory analysis, generate deeper hypotheses, summarize complex patterns, and improve the quality and speed of analytical deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Interpret data and analyze results using statistical and analytical techniques to support recurring reporting, ad hoc analyses, business reviews, and strategic initiatives.

* Develop, maintain, and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, data extracts, and analytical datasets using SSMS and related SQL Server tools.

* Analyze gaming machine data, software events, location performance, route trends, game performance, player behavior indicators, and operational metrics to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities.

* Create clear, accurate, and scalable dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools to communicate trends, KPIs, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

* Partner with IT and data management teams to coordinate the collection, validation, and documentation of operational data from multiple source systems.

* Support test design, measurement, and post-implementation analysis for gaming software changes, machine configurations, market activities, product initiatives, and process improvements.

* Identify, maintain, and measure operational KPIs, including the tracking of strategic pillars, initiatives, and performance improvement opportunities.

* Use AI-enabled tools and workflows to support deep analysis, anomaly detection, pattern discovery, data summarization, code assistance, and scenario exploration while maintaining appropriate data governance and validation standards.

* Document analytical methods, business logic, data definitions, assumptions, and internal controls to promote consistency, auditability, and repeatability.

* Translate complex analytical findings into concise insights, business implications, and recommended actions for management and cross-functional stakeholders.

* Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects and time-sensitive analytical…