Police Purchasing Technician - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

City of Hendersonville, TN • Hendersonville, TN

47d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing clerical and accounting services to the department.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local statutes and departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern office administration
• Skill in the operation of computers
• Skill in dealing with the public
• Skill in maintaining records and preparing reports
• Skill in making decisions accurately and rapidly
• Skill in oral and written communication
• High School Diploma or GED
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for 1-2 years

Responsibilities

• Processes a variety of documentation; processes documents within designate time frames and according to established procedures
• Performs a variety of general accounting and bookkeeping functions
• Performs customer service functions; answers the telephone and greets visitors
• Receives moneys in payment of various department fees; records transactions and issues receipts; balances revenues and makes deposits
• Obtains price quotes, proposals, and state contracts from vendors. Drafts bid announcements; places ads
• Processes documentation pertaining to accounts receivable, purchasing, and accounts payable
• Enters all purchase orders, purchase requests, and check requests in computer system. Provides information to assist in monitoring and preparing budgets
• Maintains petty cash fund assigned to department; disburses funds and records expenditures; reconciles petty cash fund; maintains records
• Submits purchase orders for goods and services with vendors
• Maintains files such as vendors and grants
• Maintains bank accounts assigned to department
• Processes department mail
• Maintains inventory of department equipment, supplies, and forms
• Maintains postage meter
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED