Horsemen Bookkeeper Assistant

Prairie Meadows • Altoona, IA

22d

About The Position

Provides assistance to the Horsemen's Bookkeeper and assists with other clerical responsibilities, related to Live Racing.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Must possess basic knowledge of accounting and payroll procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in computerized accounting systems preferred.
• Spanish speaking ability helpful.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Get paid when you need it – daily, weekly or biweekly!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED