What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at KU ENGINEERING ADMIN?
A full-time, on-campus, benefits-eligible position that reports directly to the Engineering Business Manager. The individual works independently, using discretion and judgment, to prioritize and handle financial projects that impact the School, with numerous and often overlapping priorities and deadlines. The individual also serves as a liaison with Finance Shared Service Center personnel and other department staff and faculty. This position will serve as the main point of contact for purchasing for all departments in the School of Engineering. This position will collaborate with individuals from the engineering departments and the Engineering Dean’s Office to ensure all purchases and acquisitions are obtained within university policies and procedures, evaluate budgetary obligations and adjust funding sources as necessary.
Job Description
Purchasing – 90%
- Serve as point of contact with engineering faculty, staff, and students for explaining and applying university and KUCR requirements and policies for ordering.
- Will coordinate purchasing activities, including travel, with department staff by reviewing and evaluating the request to determine the best method while ensuring the most cost-effective method is used with KUCR, KUEA, and State funds.
- Will resolve problems with vendors regarding product availability, delivery or order status and damaged goods.
- Communicate with department accounting staff and / or the Engineering Business Manager to ensure that funds are available for the purchase and that the proper information is provided to SSC to complete the order when necessary.
- Attend meetings to keep informed of current and new purchasing policies and procedures and communicating any changes to faculty, staff, and students.
Tracking & Monitoring – 5%
Other Duties as assigned – 5% Position Requirements This position is required to work on-campus.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Contact Information to Applicants - Heather Abernathy habernathy@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
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Salary : $42,000