Horsemen's Bookkeeping Coordinator - Temporary

New York Racing Association • Aqueduct (Ozone Park), NY

81d • $24 - $25 • Remote

About The Position

The Horsemen's Bookkeeping Coordinator is responsible for maintaining horsemen's accounts in accordance with established policies and procedures. This role involves providing customer service and handling various financial activities for authorized horsemen who maintain accounts with NYRA. The coordinator will also cross-train in the use of the Incompass System (Track Manager) and perform various tasks as directed by the Horseman's Bookkeeper.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong computer skills including Excel
• Knowledge of horse racing is a plus
• Computer experience required, especially Microsoft Office
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Good customer service skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of horse racing

Responsibilities

• Maintain horsemen's accounts in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provide, receive, and file all required documentation such as signature cards, tax forms, and Photo IDs.
• Perform up-to-date data entry of horsemen information.
• Conduct research for accounts with returned mail.
• Obtain compliance paperwork for all new accounts and updates for existing accounts.
• Submit compliance paperwork to the Compliance Officer for approval.
• File and maintain compliance records on all Horsemen accounts once approved.
• Process background checks for all new owners, trainers, and jockeys using Lexis Nexis and CaseWare.
• Provide customer service and handle various financial activities for authorized horsemen.
• Process a high volume of check disbursements daily while following policies and procedures.
• Complete a check tape daily which balances with Incompass check register.
• Provide quality customer service for horsemen in person and on the phone.
• Crosstrain in the use of the Incompass System.
• Learn to perform Race Convert, Charge Gaming Commission Fee, post races, charge claims on horses, and other necessary transactions.
• Learn to process deposits and withdrawals to/from horsemen's accounts.
• Learn to prepare the daily excel sheet.
• Mail account statements at the end of every meeting.
• Assist Horsemen's Bookkeeper with yearly escheatment process and processing of tax forms.
• Assist with online ordering of supplies.
• Research and verify account information as needed.
• Process miscellaneous mailings to horsemen.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree