Purchasing Card Program Specialist at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky

Job Description:

Posting Number:

20250066NE

Job Title:

Purchasing Card Program Specialist

Number of Vacancies:

1

About Murray State:

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about
Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State
Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Murray State is committed to attracting, developing and maintaining a high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities, Vets/Disabled employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department:

Accounting and Financial Services

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Handles all components of the P-Card Program and other duties as assigned

• Maintains the P-Card program, sets up new card holders, daily/monthly audits, reporting, etc.


• Processes all paperwork and maintain credit card database. This includes but is not limited to, new card applications, suspensions, and basic account changes.


• Completion of monthly audits with reports from the software vendor and write finding emails to (Card Holder and Accounting Reps).


• Completion of all daily audits and write finding emails to (Card Holder and Accounting Reps).


• Receive and process Monthly Expense Reports. Index University statements.


• Variable daily duties include, but are not limited to: bank accounts setup, reset passwords, run reports, field questions from P-Card users, log monthly audit findings, and conduct card-holder maintenance on the bank website as needed.


• Monthly duties include setting up and conducting P-Card holder training and processing end of banking cycle reports.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Two years of general accounting experience


• Alertness, initiative, attention to accuracy, memory for oral and written directions or details, ability to plan and make decisions often without instruction or supervision.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Posting Date:

02/24/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary:

$15.63 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade:

104

Work Hours:

• Normal working hours
  
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Normal for office environment.


• Sit at a desk for long periods of time. Walk across campus to perform audits.

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