Accountant/Purchasing Agent

Position Description & Details Accountant/Purchasing Agent To track capital project expenditures.
To manage P-Card transactions and logs.
To procure materials or other goods and coordinate activities involved with purchasing products and services for the university.
Ensure proper procedures are followed to comply with purchasing policies on all bids, sole source purchases, etc.
To assist in preparing year-end information for financial statements.
Prepares journal entries, journal vouchers, & account reconciliations Daily bank transfers P-Card balancing and follow-up with card holders Monitor and track all capital projects – including budget to actual, policy adherence, match requirements, quarterly & year-end reporting Work with department personnel on purchasing products and/or services.
Identify specifications, timelines, purchasing authorization and other requirements.
Determine method of purchasing (i.
e.
bid process, sole source purchasing, lease versus purchase, etc.
) Communicate with vendors on price, availability, service, and delivery schedule.
Maintain records of the process documenting bids, authorization, comparison shopping quotes, emails, etc.
Other Business Office functions as assigned.
4 year Business related degree is preferred.
Additional Information Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement: Minot State University (MSU) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment.
MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information (GINA), marital or parental status, veteran’s status, citizenship status, public assistance status, participation in lawful off-campus activity, spousal relationship to current employee, or other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
MSU complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including complying with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, participation in University activities, employment, and access to participation in, and treatment in all University programs and activities.
For more information, or for accommodations contact: hr@minotstateu.
edu.
For Relay Services: Relay North Dakota ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date.
Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
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27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.