Horseman Bookkeeper Assistant

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

When the gates fly open at Prairie Meadows, the action doesn’t stop at the track. This fast-paced, behind-the-scenes role puts you right in the heart of race day action, supporting horsemen, jockeys, and guests while keeping the details running at full speed.

• 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. Must possess the ability to maintain a good working relationship within the department and have excellent customer service skills. Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds. Must be detailed oriented and able to multitask. Must be able to use a calculator.

Must possess an upbeat and positive attitude. Must have ability to learn racing terminology. Experience in computerized accounting systems preferred. Spanish speaking ability helpful. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Must possess basic knowledge of accounting and payroll procedures.