Purchasing Specialist
Description
Location: Middletown, NY
On-Site Position
Rate: $20.31/Hr
Great benefit Package Available
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Job Description:
· Responsible for the agency purchasing credit card, placing and paying for approved purchase orders in a timely manner along with reconciling the monthly statement in accordance with the agency protocols in regards to purchasing and approvals.
· Responsible for the agency centralized purchasing programs. Research available products and services to obtain the best combination of quality, price, and delivery.
· Responsible for timely completion/submission of transactions & reviewing for accuracy. Problem solves works independently, and shares knowledge with others to assist them with transactions.
· Responsible to post transactions on a regular basis and performs reconciliations to ensure accuracy. Independently reviews accounts to follow up on outstanding issues or coding irregularities on a regular basis.
· Responsible for tracking and reporting transactions in order to create concise managerial reports and performs account reconciliations independently in area of responsibility and assists others as needed.
· Understand “debit” and “credit” concepts to enable completion of monthly & yearly reconciliations and analysis for submission to auditors and uses knowledge to assist and train others.
· Has computer skills which include knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, and database software and file maintenance. Responsible to create and design useful spreadsheets & databases independently or with minimal assistance.
· Organized, precise, able to display clear understanding of job responsibilities and perform various tasks and special projects assigned. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish agency’s goals and objectives.
· Responsible to lead and work effectively in a team environment as well as independently. Willing to assist and train others to perform a variety of job functions.
· Communicates effectively, openly and honestly, with staff and leaders on a consistent basis.
· Identifies and communicates any noted variances or changes in transaction trends and or nature to assist with expense or revenue monitoring.
· Maintenance of all documentation and keeping all filing up to date.
· Understands and can effectively back-up other position (s) within the Finance unit.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
· Minimum 3 years’ purchasing experience preferred
· Excellent problem solving skills
· Excellent computer skills (Proficient in Excel)
· Excellent organization skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Can work both independently and in a team environment
Access offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage; an array of voluntary benefits (term life, whole life, identity theft protection and pet insurance); Healthcare and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts; employer paid Short Term Disability, LTD and AD&D; a matching 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, accelerated holiday pay and tuition assistance.
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ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK.
The Agency is a smoke free workplace and offers smoke free campuses for our employees, visitors, clients, and interns.
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