Accounting/Purchasing Specialist

Department: Business/Bursar
Location: Nashua Community College
Pay Range: $23 - $26.6 Per Hour
Appointment Type: Covered Part-Time - Non-Exempt
Position Number:: N2R00004
Work Schedule: Part time position- 25 hours per week

SCOPE OF WORK: Performs accounting and purchasing functions and assists in the day-to-day operation of the Financial Services Office. This position shall report to the Business Affairs Officer at Nashua Community College.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Serves as the first point of contact for the Financial Services Office, with responsibility for receiving and responding to inquiries, and referring matters as needed.
  • Processes expenses for operational, grant, construction, student training, contract, travel, tuition reimbursements and student activity expenses. Shall work with faculty, staff and students to ensure appropriate documentation is included in the preparation of requisitions, contracts and invoices.
  • Maintains vendor records and updates the vendor database to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Coordinates all college facility rentals for private and/or employee events.
  • Coordinates and manages all contact with vendors to include the preparation of invoices, maintenance of account balances and the performance of due diligence to ensure prompt and accurate payment.
  • Assists with inventory management to ensure that equipment and materials are purchased and received in accordance with specifications and requests.
  • Maintains and organizes files of all current and past accounts payable documents.
  • Provides backup for Stock Control and the Accounts Receivables staff as needed.
  • Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

INIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate’s degree from a recognized college or university with major study in accounting or business management. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in bookkeeping, accounting or auditing work. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Licensure/Certification: None Required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Banner Finance experience preferred.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Some knowledge of accounting principles and methods. Knowledge of business office methods and procedures. Ability to apply and adapt established methods to varied bookkeeping transactions. Ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data. Ability to make accurate arithmetical calculations. Ability to prepare complete and accurate accounting reports and statements of moderate difficulty. Ability to supervise. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the College.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples or work and is not intended to include every job and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

The Community College System of NH does not discriminate in the administration of its admissions and educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or law enforcement, military, veteran, or marital status.

Further information about this position may be obtained by contacting Catherine Barry, NCC Human Resources Director at NCCHR@ccsnh.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check.

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