Job Title

Financial Assistant

Department

Educational Services

Job Description

To provide office and financial assistance to Educational Services; Assist with bidding and ordering of supplies; Generate reports for bids and awards; Generate catalogs, purchase orders; Receive merchandise on computer; Issue invoice/statements; Receipt payments; Expedite orders; Work with vendors and members on problems; Make calls, take messages, type correspondence, make photocopies, run errands, distribute items, send faxes, file, data entry; Other duties assigned.

Communications:

• Follow oral instructions
• Utilize effective oral communications when asking questions

Critical/Creative Thinking and Problem Solving:

• Develop detailed documents from general instructions

Computer:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
• Run computer generated reports
• Proficiency in data entry

Self-Directed Learning:

• Have ability to recognize, initiate and complete various tasks

Competence in a Discipline:

• Generate invoices and statements
• Apply fundamental accounting principles

Personal/Social Development:

• Reliable and organized
• Exhibit professionalism and courtesy
• Pay attention to detail

Team Work/Team Leading:

• Demonstrate ability to work positively with others

Qualifications

Accounting major, preferred; Knowledge of Word, Excel and Access; General keyboarding skills; Professional and courteous; Reliable, organized and attention to detail; Experience in accounts receivable/payable preferred; Experience in receiving and ordering preferred.

Wage Rate

$7.25/Hour

Hours Available

20 Hours; Need someone to work 20 hours, Monday through Friday from January 2 - May 3, 2012.

Start Date

January 2, 2013; If available, start date could be December 17, 2012.

Application Deadline

December 3,2012; Please complete the attached application.

Supervisor

Cindy Wood

Address

Purchasing Department

Phone

660-562-1574

E-mail

cwood@nwmissouri.edu