Horsemen Bookkeeper Assistant

Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays during the racing season.

• Provides assistance to the Horsemen's Bookkeeper and assists with other clerical responsibilities, related to Live Racing.
• Monitors the claim box and processes horse claims.
• Accurately record the final results of each race.
• Prepare and deliver the daily deposit slip.
• Enter race results into the race card and breeders’ spreadsheets with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist guests in preparing required forms to setup an account, make check requests, deposits, transfers, video purchases and inquiries into their accounts.
• Contribute to the preparation and reconciliation of daily, weekly, and monthly pari-mutuel management reports.
• Assist Horsemen’s Bookkeeper in preparing weekly payroll for jockeys. Assist with preparation and balancing of daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Serve as backup for tasks such as race setup and conversion, claim processing, posting race results, and check printing in the Horsemen’s Bookkeeper’s absence.
• Assist in resolving account discrepancies by researching documentation, initiating stop payments, and processing necessary adjustments.

• Two-year accounting degree or high school diploma with two-year bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship within the department and have excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds.
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask.
• Ability to use a calculator.
• Upbeat and positive attitude.
• Ability to learn racing terminology.
• Experience in computerized accounting systems preferred.
• Spanish speaking ability helpful.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and payroll procedures.