Main Banker

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.

Education & Experience

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

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

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.