Budget & Purchasing Specialist

Budget & Purchasing Specialist Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $21.41 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Internal controls Microsoft Excel Bachelor's degree in finance Writing skills Bachelor's degree in business Mid-level Finance Managing budgets in a finance role Bachelor's degree Task prioritization Financial control management Accounting Organizational skills Accounting and finance experience Productivity software Bachelor's degree in accounting Business 2 years Accounting Procurement management Communication skills Organizational budget management Full Job Description The Budget and Purchasing Specialist develops, monitors, analyzes and helps control program budgets. The position helps develop and produce budget documents that reflect agency, program and inter/intra budget priorities, meet funding source guidelines and requirements and maximize utilization of resources. The position is responsible for working with program staff to ensure purchasing procedures are followed and appropriate funding is available for purchases. The position will coordinate with staff and assist or complete the procurement process of items at the best cost to the agency and will maintain the security of and internal controls over the Council's credit card operations. Bachelor's degree in business, finance and accounting or related field is required. Experience may be substituted for educational requirement at the discretion of the Executive Director. Two years of experience in business, finance, accounting or administration is required. Must be able to prioritize, communicate effectively, be well organized and work independently. Must have knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs (Excel and Microsoft Word is preferred). Must have excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.