Job Title: Purchasing Finance Specialist
Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction (ACAGJ), Grand Junction, CO
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Headmaster
Work days: School Days Monday -Friday 7:30 am -3:30 pm
Start Date: June 24, 2024
Hourly Wage: $20-25/hr
Position SummaryThe Purchasing Specialist (PS) serves a key customer service role in supporting the campus leader, faculty and staff to ensure smooth operation of the school, primarily in the areas of purchasing, returns, revenue tracking, and other financial tasks. The PS ensures school alignment with the mission and vision of Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction, legal compliance, and financial best practices in purchasing.
The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. He or she will have the ability to work independently on projects, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
Essential Function

• Responsible for modeling, implementing, and continuously improving in the following areas and scope of work
• Placing Orders, picking up items from stores/vendors (when necessary), and managing order placement during school breaks
• Manage Shipping Returns and order errors
• Track down and enter Credit Card Receipts and Bills into accounting system
• Adhering to procedure and policy execution, ensure financial records and documents are accurate to support the preparation, coordination, execution, and reporting of the annual financial audit
• Coordinate with school and network leadership to manage all vendor records and relationships
• Managing all aspects of revenue collection including but not limited to, petty cash, online revenue collection portal (RevTrak), cash/check deposits, online revenue tracking and follow up with staff/families, processing refunds
• Collaborating with (and receiving collaboration from) the Inventory Finance Specialist and other Finance staff on other financial tasks
• Cheerful attendance to other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent preferred
• Solid understanding of employment laws and regulations and the payroll process
• Well-organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Ability to stick to time constraints
• Punctuality and attendance
• Adherence and loyalty to the school and ACA's mission and vision and adherence to all school policies.

Physical Requirements

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Ability to stand, sit, and regularly use hands and fingers to operate a computer for long period of time

Benefits Available: Our company offers a range of benefits to support our employees' well-being and financial stability:

• Competitive compensation
• Employer covers the monthly premium cost of certain benefit options for health, dental, and vision for full-time employees
• Employer contributes to a health savings account for full-time employees who choose one of the high deductible plans
• Employer offers a percentage match to a retirement investment account
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes access to free counseling and other advisory sessions
• Paid time off, sick pay

Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc. (ACACS) is a network of public charter schools in Colorado comprised of four campuses. The governing Board of Directors at ACACS has contracted with Minga Education Group (MEG) to provide employment services for all staff at ACACS. Through this partnership, MEG provides employment services, a personnel system for human resources, benefits, payroll services, and access to a 401(k) plan. For naming purposes, Minga Education Group is the employer.
Salary: $20 - $25 per hour