Finance and Personnel Project Specialist

Arlington Heights Park DistrictArlington Heights, IL
Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a friendly, highly organized, detail-orientated professional to support the Park District's departmental operations in the areas of finance and human resources. In this role, you'll handle a variety of responsibilities from maintaining records, preparing reports and coordinating projects! If you enjoy being a part of a collaborative team this could be a great fit! A typical schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. The salary range for this position is $50,599 - $70,276 , with a hiring range of $53,000 - $58,000 DOQ.

Requirements

  • High school graduate or G.E.D. supplemented by studies in business or office administration
  • Minimum of two to three years experience performing administrative or clerical office work
  • Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training
  • Valid Illinois Class “D” Driver’s License

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and processes a variety of documents, forms, reports, special projects, and maintains and updates departmental records including the HRIS
  • Maintains telephone reference and staff contact lists and detailed history of changes to phone services and accounts
  • Assists with projects, research, and surveys
  • Serves as a Notary Public for the Park District
  • Assists with Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA)
  • Serves as back-up for reporting repair requests for fire alarms, DSL and phone service and maintains detailed repair logs
  • Maintains files for Certificates of Insurance received from vendors and contractors and maintains the annual issuance of PDRMA Certificates of Coverage for the District
  • Files and maintains all incident and accident reports and tracks them accordingly
  • Updates and maintains a variety of records, including vehicle licensing and title transfers, and maintains the inventory of office machines, other than computers, for the District
  • Prepares purchase orders and orders materials and supplies, as directed
  • Prepares annual open purchase order agreements with vendors and maintains authorized buyers’ lists
  • Answers the telephone and gives general information in response to public or vendor inquiries
  • Maintains stock of office supplies for the suite
  • Sorts, indexes and files materials alphabetically, numerically and geographically
  • Attends work on a regular basis
  • Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee handbook
  • Maintains a clean and organized work environment
  • Additional functions as assigned, which may be considered essential
  • Edits and formats monthly Voucher List of Bills and P-Card Voucher List for Board approval
  • Proofs and formats the department’s monthly reports and budget summaries
  • Assists with the annual budget preparation, proofing, printing and distribution
  • Submits copies of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report to Cook County, the State of Illinois Comptroller, MSRB, Moody’s and others, as requested
  • Assists with record retention and record destruction
  • Maintains full-time personnel files
  • May assist with I-9 verifications for all park district staff
  • Updates job descriptions, in conjunction with the Superintendent of Human Resources

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Life Insurance (basic & voluntary additional coverage)
  • IMRF Defined Benefit Pension
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF)
  • 457 and ROTH 457 Defined Contribution Plans
  • Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off (sick, vacation, and Floating Holidays)
  • Childcare discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave
  • Park District facility and program discounts for employees and their families
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