Accountant I

IGT’s integrated portfolio of technology, products, and services, including its best-in-class content, is shaping the future of the gaming industry by delivering the innovation that players want. IGT is the world's leading end-to-end gaming company. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "IGT."

The Accountant I role is a great opportunity to work with a solid team of professionals that have a great rapport working together. As a dynamic self-motivated Accountant I, your key responsibility will be managing the accounting for IGT’s IPP revenue and royalty arrangements. This position has opportunities to work with multiple departments, across all business channels, linking industry leading themed products with the best revenue and royalty accounting solutions. If you enjoy being a part of a team that together takes action on opportunities; continuously strives to make a difference supporting our businesses partners, this position is for you. Though there is a structured close process, the position provides the opportunity to be involved in the big picture. Technical accounting skills are important with the ability to see the full financial picture. Must be able to successfully engage and communicate with all levels, collaborate with internal and external business partners to ensure accurate financial results is achieved. This position reports directly to the JV/Royalties Supervisor.

* Strongly engage with the team and business partners to learn IGT’s business, especially as it relates to the revenue and royalty portfolio and the related opportunities and challenges that brings. * Become familiar with the Real Alliant royalty system for automating royalty calculations and statements, and be thinking about process improvements * Provide royalties reporting and/or analysis related to licensing arrangements. * Collaborate with the team and provide guidance in dissecting contractual royalty agreements to incorporate into Alliant, our royalty software, to ensure seamless calculations. * Perform routine reconciliations and prepare standard and recurring journal entries. * Assist in the documentation of accounting procedures as well as gathering financial data and information for audits as needed. * Develop a productive working relationship with internal and external business partners, supporting new and existing business models and relationships.

* Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, plus a minimum of 1-2 years accounting or financial analysis experience. * Must be technical and detail-oriented with analytical skills able to extract appropriate financial elements from business deals/contracts, compiling and presenting financial reports, and audit rules and regulations. * Additional knowledge in GAAP, IFRS, and SOX. * Advanced PC skills are required. * Requires excellent verbal and written communications skills. * Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines while being a team player is required. * Must be willing to work overtime as needed **Preferred Qualifications** * SAP and/or Alliant software experience or equivalent database skills preferred. **Special requirements needed** * Pass a background check **Keys To Success** * Deliver exceptional customer service * Demonstrate accountability and integrity * Develop successful relationship * Embrace change * Demonstrate business savvy