Procurement Card Admin/Purchasing Lead- Accounting Technician

St. Cloud State University•Saint Cloud, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The University Procurement Card Administrator/Purchasing Lead, under limited supervision, oversees the entire procurement card program and serves as the Purchase Order Lead for Purchase Orders within the Marketplace system. The position provides technical fiscal advice and service in requiring the interpretation of rules and regulations pertaining to state statute, Minnesota State policies and procedures, and SCSU’s procurement card/purchasing, policies, monitoring card activity, performing reconciliations, preparing reports, and educational training.

Requirements

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) sufficient to analyze, interpret, and prepare financial information, records and reports; locate errors; and recommend solutions to procedural or other fiscal problems.
Knowledge of the Marketplace Purchasing, Web Accounting or other private or governmental accounting system, sufficient to accounts payable functions and assist with preparation and maintenance of purchase orders, financial status reports and budget requests.
Working knowledge of electronic spreadsheets, word processing software, computers and other office equipment such as calculators.
Mathematics skills sufficient to calculate, review and reconcile data and balance accounts.
Ability to design, interpret and explain work procedures and operations and provide advice on fiscal policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate in a variety of formats.
Customer Service Skills.
Must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and skills in the use of commercial or proprietary software systems and applications related to accounts payable, purchasing, cost allocation, inventory, expense reporting.
Knowledge and skills in the use of MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word.
Knowledge and skills in the use of not-for-profit/fund accounting software such as Minnesota State Marketplace Purchasing System.
Knowledge and experience in the management of accounts/budgets.
Strong customer service skills via in person, phone, or email.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Oversees the entire procurement card program.
Serves as the Purchase Order Lead for Purchase Orders within the Marketplace system.
Provides technical fiscal advice and service.
Interprets rules and regulations pertaining to state statute, Minnesota State policies and procedures, and SCSU’s procurement card/purchasing policies.
Monitors card activity.
Performs reconciliations.
Prepares reports.
Provides educational training.

Benefits

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
Employer-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
12 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick time
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Robust Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
Various investment options
Dedicated professional development
Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents