Analyst 1: Commercial Card

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Position Summary

The Commercial Card Analyst 1 performs a variety of professional duties for the College's Commercial Card Program. The Commercial Card Analyst 1 monitors, analyzes, and reconciles accounting activity for purchasing cards, corporate cards, and virtual cards used by employees for expenses, travel, and procurement. This role monitors financial processes, automated processes, policy enforcement, and assists management with process improvements.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides customer support to existing and potential card users by addressing policy interpretations, general and technical inquiries, contacting the bank, and problem resolution
• Maintains an understanding of purchasing and travel policy, procedures, procurement thresholds, and grant-related requirements. Researches, interprets, and applies applicable standards and federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and laws
• Develops and updates training material. Provides training and support to cardholders on proper card use, expense reporting procedures, and resolution of card-related issues
• Coordinates card training sessions and maintains card training log. Maintains the card training calendar
• Assists with online card applications, reporting lost/stolen cards, and closing accounts
• Monitors compliance and proper card usage to ensure the continued success of the purchasing and corporate card programs. Monitors procedures used for purchasing and corporate cards, payment and interdepartmental reconciliation processes, and reviews and approves exception requests
• Serves as the primary point of contact with the card-issuing bank and expense management system
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies
• Analyzes and reconciles internal and external information
• Assists in prioritizing and assigning work and ensuring staff is trained
• Prepares reports and presentations using automated financial systems and other computer applications, including word processing
• Prepares reports for management on card statistics and compliance; monthly, quarterly, and annually
• Investigates, analyzes, and compiles reports. Utilizes report writing systems and/or queries. Responds to and works with internal and external auditors
• Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
• Communicates clearly and concisely both in writing and orally
• Evaluates accounting and operational procedures and recommends improvements. Updates and reviews financial processes as needed
• Defines requirements for creative, logical, and effective research projects. Works independently on major special projects
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor
  
  

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and
• Up to one year of related financial experience and
• A valid Arizona driver license
  
  

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
  
  

Preferred

• One to Three years of related experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices
• Knowledge of business management and fiscal practices
• Knowledge and application of organizational and time management principles
• Skill in analyzing data and drawing conclusions
• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in problem solving
• Ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills as well as draw conclusions and prepare accurate reports of results
• Ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships
  
  

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information

• Phone: (520) 206-4624
• TTY: (520) 206-4530
• Email: hr@pima.edu
  
  

Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.