Purchasing Accountant NMPRC

State of Missouri
Saint Joseph, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 14, 2024
  • Salary: 42,627.94 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:42627
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Purchasing and Warehouse
  • Job Description

    Purchasing Accountant- Department of Mental Health at NMPRC

    3505 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506

    Why you'll love this position:

    Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center is a 108-bed forensic inpatient psychiatric hospital located in St. Joseph, Missouri. NMPRC’s vision is to transform the lives of Missourians with mental illness by providing evidence-based treatment in a safe and healing environment. We are dedicated to empowering Missourians to thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being. NMPRC’s core values are CARE: Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence. You can be a part of this important effort by being a member within our Medical Staff Department.

    What you'll do:

    Primary duties for this position will focus on Assets & Purchasing. This is an advanced vocational position accountable for maintaining specialized accounting record systems. This includes resolving errors, balancing accounts, and preparing reports. Assumes responsibility for the procurement of assigned commodity/services in a state agency. Makes direct purchases of supplies within limits allowed by state regulations. Contacts local sources of supply, obtains price quotations, and selects vendors. Receives, approves, and consolidates internal requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment. Contacts sources of supply to obtain physical specifications and price quotations and submits completed requisitions to the Division of Purchasing and Materials Management. Contacts vendors for maintenance issues related to copiers, printers etc. Completes fleet reports, inventory reports, and manages fixed assets for the hospital. Completes fund requisition, assists with coverage of the front window, and inputs patient funds into the canteen system. Performs other related work as assigned. At this level, employees monitor and provide information about a variety of fiscal areas (e.g. grants, budgets, benefits, etc.) and analyze transactions to determine if complex accounting entries are accurate. Incumbents are also accountable for reviewing and processing complicated or contested transactions (e.g. payroll, accounts receivable/payable, travel expenses, collections, etc.).

    This description may not include all the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this classification.

    Knowledge, skills & abilities:

    In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Skill in using automated financial systems. Ability to apply accounting principles and practices to varied levels of accounting transactions. Ability to mentor and provide guidance to accounting staff.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelor’ Degree and 0-2 years of experience (Substitutions may be allowed)

    More reasons to love this position:

    The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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