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State of Minnesota Accounting Technician - Procurement Card Administrator/Purchasing Lead in St. Cloud, Minnesota
Working Title: Procurement Card Administrator/Purchasing Lead
Job Class: Accounting Technician
Agency: Minnesota State
Job ID : 76523
Location : St. Cloud State University
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/09/2024
Closing Date : 05/22/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota State and St. Cloud State University
Division/Unit : Business Services- Purchasing
Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time
Work Hours : 8:00am-4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $21.60 - $30.52 / hourly; $45,100 - $63,725 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : Business Services
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
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 advise 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 calculator
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 Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
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.
In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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