Seasonal Horseperson's Bookkeeper

Experience the fun of working in the entertainment industry at Canterbury Park - home to live horse racing every summer and year round action in our Card Casino, Racebook and Expo Center.

Canterbury Park offers competitive pay and an attractive benefits package for part-time team members. Our team members enjoy paid time off, floating holidays and holiday premium pay. For eligible team members, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes life, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching; robust wellness programs designed to promote overall health and well-being; and much more. Additional exciting perks include free admission to live racing events, exclusive access to special event privileges, and a wide variety of discounts at local businesses and throughout Canterbury Park. These benefits are carefully designed to not only enhance your experience at work but also contribute to a vibrant and rewarding lifestyle in the community.

Job Summary:  

The horseperson’s bookkeeper shall be the custodian of the horsepersons’ trust account and shall keep accurate records of all receipts, deposits, and disbursements and make those records available at all times for inspections by the Minnesota Racing Commission. Responsible for supporting the Company’s mission, vision, and values by providing fun and games like no place else, and adheres to the Canterbury Way by focusing on our core values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead by example.
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times. 
• Creates high levels of morale, fosters teamwork, inspires collaboration, and provides suggestions for growth to management.
• Maintain records of each owner, trainer, or jockey participating at the race meet who has funds due or on deposit in the horseperson’s account.
• Receive, maintain, and disburse the purses of each race and all stakes, entrance money, jockey fees, and purchase money in claiming races in accordance with the provisions of the Minnesota Racing Commission and Canterbury Park.
• Assist horsemen and horsewomen as the horseperson’s liaison.
• Assume the duties of the Claims Clerk in the absence of such employee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with numerous responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers and horsemen.
• Ability to maintain a calm, composed presence in an often-challenging environment where multiple tasks and events may occur simultaneously.
• The highest of moral integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to pass Canterbury Park’s pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check and verification of work history.
• Must be able to attain a Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of experience as a Horseperson’s Bookkeeper
• Previous experience using Incompass Solutions software

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain a flexible working schedule, which includes nights and weekends during the live race season May – September.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit throughout the assigned shift
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Requires frequent wrist and hand use.

Canterbury Park is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer