Skip to main content

This job has expired

School Purchase Associate

Employer
New Heights Academy Charter School
Location
New York City, New York
Salary
Starting at $40,000 per year + benefits

View more

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Purchase Associate is responsible for school procurement and assisting in accurate accounting of the school’s financial records. 

REPORTS TO

Chief Financial Officer

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • Prior experience with school operations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Good working knowledge of computer skills (word processing, databases, internet, etc.).
  • Willingness to learn and grow professionally.
  • Outstanding supervisory and organizational skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement

  • Manage the portal for all purchase orders.
  • Manage all purchasing from start(order) to finish(delivery).
  • Ensure all Purchase orders are approved by the correct supervisor(s).
  • Book the Purchase Orders for product/services to the correct G/L code.
  • Maintain proper documentation.

General Duties

  • Manage all purchases for the school.
  • Follow up with vendors on order/invoice discrepancies.
  • Reconcile vendor statements where applicable.
  • Maintain filing system for NHACS documentation.
  • Assist in implementing and monitoring the school’s accounting policies and procedures.
  • Assist in the annual audit.
  • Assist whenever there is additional operational need(s).

 

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Well organized with good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Work autonomously within school established guidelines and policies.
  • Organize tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
  • Demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills.

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert