Procurement & AP Lead for Major Projects

University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg (MS); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg is accepting applications for a Business Operations Specialist. This role coordinates procurement, accounts payable, and purchasing card activities for Physical Plant operations, including multi-million-dollar construction projects.

You will review purchasing documentation for compliance, process purchase orders and vendor payments, administer purchasing card transactions, and assist the Business Operations Manager with reconciliations and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and two years of related experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accounts payable and procurement for Physical Plant operations and construction projects.
• Review procurement documentation for completeness and compliance with University policies and state purchasing requirements.
• Administer purchasing card activities for Physical Plant personnel, including card distribution, reconciliation, and coding.
• Coordinate special check requests for accounts payable and payroll; assist with reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintain Certificates of Insurance (COI) and vendor invoices; allocate charges to departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts payable

Procurement

Financial recordkeeping

Purchasing policies

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Analytical skills

Communication

Discretion with confidential info

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg is accepting applications for a Business Operations Specialist. This role coordinates procurement, accounts payable, and purchasing card activities for Physical Plant operations, including multi-million-dollar construction projects.

You will review purchasing documentation for compliance, process purchase orders and vendor payments, administer purchasing card transactions, and assist the Business Operations Manager with reconciliations and