22nd Century Technologies, Inc. Looking for Financial Services Specialist I(Purchasing and Accounting) at North Chesterfield, VA  Full Time

Job Description:

• The Purchasing department for Virginia Correctional Enterprises
• Needs a purchasing temp. This person will file Purchase orders, use our computer system to process small purchases, contact vendors to obtain quotes and delivery dates.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Competencies

• Knowledge of the public procurement process, contract administration, the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property (APSPM ), the eVA Electronic Procurement System, and the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA).
• Knowledge of the electronic accounting and Purchasing systems. Knowledge of and Small Purchase Charge Card Program (SPCC ).
• Ability to evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities, and meet rigid deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse staff and all agency staff levels.
• Ability to listen effectively, handle difficult situations, get along well with others, demonstrate a positive attitude, and earn the respect of the workforce and colleagues.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma and Valid VA Driver License.

Required Skills:

• Skilled in use of Microsoft Office Suite software applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
• Basic planning, organizing, record-keeping, problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in time management, attention to detail, prioritizing, and decision making.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge in general business, contract administration, strategic planning, resource allocation, raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other factors impacting the manufacture and procurement of goods and services.
• Basic knowledge of sources of supply, commodities, price indices, and manufacturing markets.
• Ability to work independently, resolves problems, and performs effectively in complex work situations that involve extensive procedural requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, communicate technical information, confer with vendors, make presentations, write business correspondence.

Preferred:

• Considerable experience with electronic purchasing and accounting systems, specifically eVA is highly desired.
• Experience with the Commonwealth of Virginia procurement and purchasing processes, policies and practices.

 
About our Company: –

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer” and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.”

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.