Accountant/Procurement Specialist

Ozarka College in Melbourne, Arkansas, seeks qualified applicants for the position of Accountant/Procurement Specialist.  This position requires attention to detail, high energy, and willingness to accept responsibility.  Accountant/Procurement Specialist areas include:  Procurement, record keeping, organization, reporting and multi-tasking and other duties as assigned.  This is a full time 12 month position reporting to the Executive Vice President of Finance. 

Position Specific:

• Provide guidance for procurement, general accounting, student accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reporting.
• Prepares spreadsheets and database files, monitors purchasing procedures of departmental personnel, instructs new employees on purchasing and travel procedures.
• Assist students with questions about their billing statement, balances, holds, payment options, etc.
• Process purchase requests.
• Prepare bid requisitions, product specifications and justifications for non-contract items.
• Prepare various purchasing reports on a monthly, quarterly or semi-annual basis.
• Maintain records of requisitions and purchase orders.
• Process payables and revenue receipts as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education of a high school diploma; plus two years of purchasing related experience.  Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the responsibilities and skill required to fulfill the position responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of a computer as it relates to specific position requirements.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to the community college philosophy.
• Demonstrated commitment to assisting students and faculty.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and team building skills.
• Demonstrated effective organization skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.

Deadline for submitting applications will be Friday, September 15, 2023 or until an acceptable candidate is selected.  To apply, submit detailed letter of application, Ozarka Employment Application, resume, unofficial copies of transcripts and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.

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