What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Card Program Administrator position at The University of Vermont Medical Center?
This is a hybrid position with a minimum of one day per week onsite located at our offices in South Burlington, VT.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for internal auditing, compliance reviews, training, maintenance and enhancements of the Procurement Card (PCard) Program at University of Vermont Health Network. The essential function of the Purchasing Card Program Administrator’s position within the organization is to oversee and manage purchasing card activity. The position is responsible for training staff, auditing P-Card activity, analyzing and reconciling accounts, preparing and processing related information, maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, policy and procedure development and compliance, and performing related administrative functions in a paperless environment. The Purchasing Card Program Administrator job responsibilities will require good verbal and written communication skills, the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with team members, vendors and internal customers, and work independently. Position requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and professionalism in a deadline-oriented environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business management, purchasing, accounting or a closely related field. 5 years relevant Accounting experience may be substituted for Associates Degree along with 5 year’s relevant Accounts Payable and purchasing card program experience.
Experience
Significant experience with IRS general guidelines and audit practices. Solid MS Office skills with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Significant auditing experience preferred and the ability to work with financial reports and figures. Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work with diverse groups of people. Must have effective interpersonal skills to work cooperatively and proactively within a culturally sensitive customer service environment. Must be detail oriented with solid planning and organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and have excellent follow-up skills. Accounting/Accounts Payable and Purchasing software experience a plus. Must have an understanding of general accounting principles and the full accounts payable process and its effect on the bottom line. Must understand accruals and prepaid expenses and its importance to the accounting cycle.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for internal auditing, compliance reviews, training, maintenance and enhancements of the Procurement Card (PCard) Program at University of Vermont Health Network. The essential function of the Purchasing Card Program Administrator’s position within the organization is to oversee and manage purchasing card activity. The position is responsible for training staff, auditing P-Card activity, analyzing and reconciling accounts, preparing and processing related information, maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, policy and procedure development and compliance, and performing related administrative functions in a paperless environment. The Purchasing Card Program Administrator job responsibilities will require good verbal and written communication skills, the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with team members, vendors and internal customers, and work independently. Position requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and professionalism in a deadline-oriented environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business management, purchasing, accounting or a closely related field. 5 years relevant Accounting experience may be substituted for Associates Degree along with 5 year’s relevant Accounts Payable and purchasing card program experience.
Experience
Significant experience with IRS general guidelines and audit practices. Solid MS Office skills with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Significant auditing experience preferred and the ability to work with financial reports and figures. Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work with diverse groups of people. Must have effective interpersonal skills to work cooperatively and proactively within a culturally sensitive customer service environment. Must be detail oriented with solid planning and organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and have excellent follow-up skills. Accounting/Accounts Payable and Purchasing software experience a plus. Must have an understanding of general accounting principles and the full accounts payable process and its effect on the bottom line. Must understand accruals and prepaid expenses and its importance to the accounting cycle.
