Purchasing Card Program Specialist

Murray State University; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray State University in Murray, KY is seeking a Purchasing Card Program Specialist to manage the university’s P-Card program and related duties.

You will maintain the card holder database, process applications, perform monthly audits, and handle daily requests, training, and end-of-cycle reporting. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of general accounting experience, along with strong communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Two years of general accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the P-Card program, sets up new card holders, daily/monthly audits, reporting, etc.
• Processes all paperwork and maintains the credit card database, including new card applications, suspensions, and basic account changes.
• Completes monthly audits with reports from the software vendor and writes finding emails to card holders and accounting reps.
• Completes daily audits and writes finding emails to card holders and accounting reps.
• Receives and processes Monthly Expense Reports and indexes university statements.
• Performs bank account setups, password resets, reports, and responds to P-Card user questions; conducts card-holder maintenance.
• Sets up and conducts P-Card holder training and processes end-of-banking-cycle reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to accuracy

Initiative

Oral and written directions

Decision making without instruction

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Posting Number:

20270030NE

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:

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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:

09/15/2026

Closing Date:

09/29/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary:

$15.95 (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.