Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
Portage, IN
Planning for a region of 770,000 people (per 2010 Census) in the Chicago Metropolitan Area
DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for a variety of procurement and accounting duties. The procurement functions involve obtaining the goods and services that NIRPC needs to fulfil its obligation to its sub-recipients and perform its everyday business. This position also provides back up to the Chief Accountant.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Undergraduate degree in business, accounting or related field from an accredited program.
• Previous work experience in Purchasing or Procurement. FTA procurement experience or training preferred, but not required.
• Some Accounting experience preferred.
• Excellent oral, writing, reading comprehension skills and customer service abilities
• Possess analytical skills and mathematical reasoning
• Time management and highly organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritze.
• Works well under stress and adapts to change while meeting deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and negotiate and provide
clear direction
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED DUTIES
• Develop standards of procurement, which includes knowledge of ever changing federal and state rules and regulations. Requires extensive and on-going training, as well as negotiating skills while purchasing goods and services through several different solicitation methods.
• Capital asset management and inventory control including the Capital Asset Management Plans as they pertain to NIRPC and the transit subrecipients. This includes maintaining the inventory data basis, performing annual physical inventory and disposal of inventory.
• Prepares annual year end reports for capital assets and inventory, annual depreciation worksheets and others as assigned by the Director of Finance and Administration.
• Accounting assistance with the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) such as verify project amounts, percentages and maintain the project balance sheet by activity code structure and project.
ANTICIPATED POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Full-time – Professional A
SALARY / WAGE PARAMETERS: Salary: $42,195 – 48,525 depending on qualifications.
RESERVED RIGHT OF EMPLOYER / APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The employer reserves the right not to fill this position. Apply by 4:30 p.m. August 19, 2016. However, the position will remain open until filled.
APPLY WITH LETTER, RESUME AND PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
REFERENCES VIA EMAIL TO:
Angie Hayes, Director of Finance & Administration
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
6100 Southport Road, Portage, IN 46324
219-763-6060, ext. 104; ahayes@nirpc.org
Planning for a region of 770,000 people (per 2010 Census) in the Chicago Metropolitan Area
DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for a variety of procurement and accounting duties. The procurement functions involve obtaining the goods and services that NIRPC needs to fulfil its obligation to its sub-recipients and perform its everyday business. This position also provides back up to the Chief Accountant.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Undergraduate degree in business, accounting or related field from an accredited program.
• Previous work experience in Purchasing or Procurement. FTA procurement experience or training preferred, but not required.
• Some Accounting experience preferred.
• Excellent oral, writing, reading comprehension skills and customer service abilities
• Possess analytical skills and mathematical reasoning
• Time management and highly organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritze.
• Works well under stress and adapts to change while meeting deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and negotiate and provide
clear direction
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED DUTIES
• Develop standards of procurement, which includes knowledge of ever changing federal and state rules and regulations. Requires extensive and on-going training, as well as negotiating skills while purchasing goods and services through several different solicitation methods.
• Capital asset management and inventory control including the Capital Asset Management Plans as they pertain to NIRPC and the transit subrecipients. This includes maintaining the inventory data basis, performing annual physical inventory and disposal of inventory.
• Prepares annual year end reports for capital assets and inventory, annual depreciation worksheets and others as assigned by the Director of Finance and Administration.
• Accounting assistance with the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) such as verify project amounts, percentages and maintain the project balance sheet by activity code structure and project.
ANTICIPATED POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Full-time – Professional A
SALARY / WAGE PARAMETERS: Salary: $42,195 – 48,525 depending on qualifications.
RESERVED RIGHT OF EMPLOYER / APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The employer reserves the right not to fill this position. Apply by 4:30 p.m. August 19, 2016. However, the position will remain open until filled.
APPLY WITH LETTER, RESUME AND PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
REFERENCES VIA EMAIL TO:
Angie Hayes, Director of Finance & Administration
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
6100 Southport Road, Portage, IN 46324
219-763-6060, ext. 104; ahayes@nirpc.org