Assistant Bookkeeper (Summer 2026)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing bookkeeping and recordkeeping support for live racing operations, including race-day financial documentation and regulatory compliance related to thoroughbred racing. This is a seasonal position for the summer race meet at Colonial Downs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with bookkeeping and financial documentation related to live racing operations, including race-day transactions.
• Maintains accurate race-day records, logs, and reports in accordance with Company policies and applicable racing regulations.
• Assists with reconciliation of reports, payouts, and related documentation following live racing events.
• Supports preparation and organization of required financial records for review by Racing Operations leadership and regulatory agencies.
• Ensures race-day financial documentation is complete, accurate, and properly filed.
• Works closely with Racing Operations and other departments to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of racing-related activity.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive wagering, financial, and operational information.
• Attends and participates in race-day briefings and operational meetings as required and reports to assigned work locations on time.
• Ensures compliance with Company policies, internal controls, and state racing commission requirements.
• Resolves problems that are within the position's scope of authority and recommends courses of action to resolve problems that are beyond the scope of authority to the position’s supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, live racing environment.
• Basic knowledge of bookkeeping or cash-handling principles.
• Ability to read, understand, and complete detailed reports and logs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and use of standard office software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of experience in bookkeeping, cash handling, or racing/mutuel operations preferred.
• Experience in a live racing or regulated gaming environment is a plus.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid racing license as required by the applicable state racing commission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• The Team Member will be required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The Team Member may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• The Team Member may be required to work long hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays during live racing meets.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud during live racing events.
• The work environment may include office areas as well as live racing operational spaces.
   

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