Procurement Card Admin​/Purchasing Lead- Accounting Technician

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Working Title:

Procurement Card Admin/Purchasing Lead
- Accounting Technician Institution:
St. Cloud State University Classification

Title:

Accounting Technician Bargaining Unit / Union: 207: AFSCME
- Technical City:
St. Cloud FLSA:
Non Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time:
Full time Employment Condition:
Classified
- Unlimited Salary Range: $23.31 - $33.86

Job Description The University Procurement Card Administrator/Purchasing Lead, under limited supervision, oversees the entire procurement card program and serve 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.

Minimum Qualifications 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 Preferred Qualification 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 Other Requirements Please note that successful applicants 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. Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday About The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework.

Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) which can be found at: https://afscme
65.org/ St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including…