Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleParks and Recreation Aide 4 - Finance Accounts Payable Aide - Taconic Region
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $19.04 to $19.04 Hourly
Duties Description The Parks and Recreation Aide 4 - Finance Accounts Payable Aide will assist the Regional Business Officer or designee in the Regional Office and will be responsible for a variety of accounts payable tasks for the Taconic Region.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Process payments and track inquiries using computer systems including the following tasks:
o Reconciling vendor statements, regional revenue and attendance and track for vendor inquires.
• Review and process all regional staff travel:
o includes approvals, data entry into the travel program and review of travel rates.
• Review and manage regional concession program, including, RFPs, permits and RR&M accounts:
o Data entry into agencywide concession management program
o Assist RBOA with pre-season and post season concession meetings
o Assist RBOA with the permitting process and standardizing all regional permits.
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications There are no Civil Service minimum qualifications.
See 'Additional Comments' for preferred qualifications and operating needs.
Additional Comments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Skills/Abilities:
• HS diploma
• Preference will be given to those who demonstrate they have 2-year or 4-year College degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Candidate should be able to demonstrate their efficiency in Microsoft programs, especially, Outlook and Excel, other programs will be taught but having computer proficiency is a must.
OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Be willing to train facility staff once proficient in the tasks.
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a seasonal employee is entitled to, based on their time worked with the agency:
• New York State Retirement Plan Membership Eligibility
• Health Insurance and Vacation/Sick/Personal Time Off eligibility after a period of service.
• Tuition Assistance Programs
Learn more about our benefits for seasonal state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Mills Norrie State Park- Regional Office
9 Old Post Rd
Notes on ApplyingIf are interested in being considered for this position, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website below.
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf
If there are any questions with regards to this position, please reach out to Jeanne Rock at (845) 889-4100. Application packages (application, resume and cover letter) can also be submitted by email to the regional employment mailbox; taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov
You must include “Finance A/P Aide vacancy ID 202892” in the subject line of your e-mail for consideration.
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.