What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant/Purchasing Agent position at Minot State University?
Location
Minot
Position Description & Details
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.
Required Competencies
Required: Bachelor of Accounting degree
Additional Information
Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, 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.
Salary : $43,600 - $55,200
