Parks and Recreation Aide 6 - Long Island Regional HQ (Purchasing/Finance Department)

The New York State Office of Mental Health is seeking a Parks and Recreation Aide to assist in the operation of the Regional Purchasing Department. The selected candidate will perform various tasks including reconciling procurement card transactions, preparing financial data, processing vendor requests, and auditing utility invoices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reconciling procurement card transactions and assigning charges to the correct facility and funding source
• Assist in compiling and preparing financial data related to utilities, reimbursements, staffing, refunds, and contracts
• Assist in processing vendor requests for payment and assist Park Staff with verifying the accuracy of procurement records
• Assist in creating and maintaining databases and assist with spending reports for the Region
• Assist in auditing utility invoices and track payments and energy usage into the Agency database
• Assist in approving vouchers, verifying all information is accurate, and responding to incorrect charges and coding in ESettlements
• Assist in processing Direct Pays, interagency payments, and employee reimbursements
• Assist in receiving orders, scheduling deliveries, ensuring delivery tickets match invoices for goods/services, and ensuring prices are accurate pertaining to State Contracts
• Assist in regional auditing of parks – cash counts, floor checks, golf and camping checks, concession inspections, and compile reports
• Other duties as appropriate for this title and position

Skills

• There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service
• All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the operating needs for the position
• Your resume, cover letter and any other documents must be received by June 16, 2026, and submitted via email to [email protected]
• Please include the vacancy ID number and 'Parks and Recreation Aide 6 – Long Island Regional HQ (Purchasing/Finance Department)' in the subject line of your email
• It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the operating needs for this position
• Failure to demonstrate that you meet the operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position

Benefits

• This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• May be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage
• Opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met
• This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment
• Telecommuting allowed

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