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Position Summary

A Main Banker is responsible for distributing money to internal departments and performing a variety of cashiering duties that include reconciling and verification of incoming and outgoing money.

Expectations:

Adhere to Ellis Entertainment, LLC (“Ellis Park”) Core Values, and Policies & Procedures.
Act as a role model within and outside the gaming and racing facility of Ellis Park.
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward customers and co-workers.
Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

Adhere to departmental policy & procedures, safety rules, health regulations and Ellis Park Policy and Procedures rules.
Maintain strong knowledge of the cage procedures in a large-scale operations including, but not limited to: receive and accurately verify large amounts of money, prepare paperwork in a timely and accurate fashion, reconcile and balance main bank, maintain accurate records, reconcile variances, and accomplish all tasks as appropriate.
Complete Multiple Transaction Log (MTL), Negotiable Instrument Log (NIL), Currency Transaction Report (CTR), and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) accurately. Count all money straps and record date with initials/ID number on strap. Rotate currency, ensuring the straps with the oldest dates are used first.
Maintain strong knowledge with money handling, counting, and complex mathematical skills
Perform drop, mutuels drop, replenish and balance all ATM’s and ticket kiosk machines.
Performs kiosk drop and count procedures in accordance with department procedures and company regulations and departmental policies.
Transport kiosk cassettes.
Loads and unloads kiosks as required to include processing and generating tickets and reports.
Participates in the cassette currency loading and sealing.
Sorts and bags loose coins and bundles paper money.
Request supervisor assistance when needed.
Be a team player (e.g., work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment; put the team first; assist coworkers; treat all coworkers with kindness, courtesy and respect; never engage in negativity; maintain openness to coaching, learning and improving; receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit).
Build relationships and loyalty with guests through sincere and meaningful interactions (e.g., learn guests’ names and preferences; connect with them individually and professionally; smile; make eye contact, speak accurately, clearly, and verbally greet guests).
Develop a thorough knowledge of services, room locations, amenities, surroundings, providing accurate directions, and information for guest inquiries about promotions and special events.
At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with all Ellis Park personnel and the general public (e.g., coworkers, clients and vendors).
Work under pressure; maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd or unusual hours, weekends and holidays.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

Work Environment (inside/outside):

The job is performed indoors in a gaming environment with frequent expose to smoke (e.g., cigarette smoke).
You will also be in a confined areas and occasional exposure to hot/cold temperatures.

Other Requirements:

Must provide and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must pass a math test.

Licensing & Certification:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid license through the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission (KHRGC).

Computer Equipment, Software, Machinery:

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Experience operating counting equipment (money sorters/counters, 10 key calculators).
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Essential Physical Requirements:

The job requires the ability to bend over, crawl, crouch/stoop, hear, kneel, reach overhear, stand, talk, turn/twist, walk, see and repetitively use hands 51-100% if the time, and the ability to balance/climb 25-50% of the time.
Requires employee to hear, sit, talk, and repetitively use hands the majority of the time.
Requires employee to occasionally stand and walk.
Requires employee to occasionally push/pull, carry, lift, and slide/transfer 1-30 lbs.

Essential Mental Demands:

The job requires the ability to problem solve, organize, read and perform math skills 51-100% of the time.

High School diploma or GED Certification preferred.
Must have one (1) year experience in cash handling or relevant work experience.