Horseman's Bookkeeper-NonEx

JOB SUMMARY

Ellis Park offers live thoroughbred horse racing during the summer season, with simulcast wagering 365 days a year, 300 HHR machines, exciting promotions, convenient sports betting, The Pea Patch Deli, Dade Park Grill and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verifies, allocates and posts details of horsemen's transactions in computer file.
• Reconciles and balances horsemen's accounts.
• Prepares checks for horsemen and other parties as needed.
• Calculates jockey payroll and prepares checks.
• Maintains certain records related to purse offerings and distributes.
• Prepares Valet pension contribution.
• Prepares certain tax forms (e.g., form 8300) as needed.
• Prepares daily deposits.
• Prepares Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund and Breeder's Cup reports for reimbursement to association by same.
• Collects information on form W-9 for proper processing of 1099 form at year end.
• Prepares end of live meet closing.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.