Job

ACCOUNTING AND PURCHASING COORDINATOR

  • Company: CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE
  • Location: NORTH LAUDERDALE, Florida 33068 US
  • Salary: $68,753 to $100,727
  • Date Posted: October 2, 2025

Description

This position involves the procurement of goods and services Citywide, processing, record keeping, recording, analysis, and reporting of financial data within the City’s Finance Department. The position also requires a deep understanding of the City’s procurement policies and procedures. Work is performed within the framework of established policies and procedures, under the direction of the Purchasing and Contracts Manager who provides direction, advice and reviews work in progress or upon completion. Performance also is evaluated through internal control systems which includes oversight by Finance management.

Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of governmental purchasing management and governmental accounting and analysis.

• Ability to process invoices with proper account numbers based on pre-provided chart of accounts.

• A variety of standard office equipment, including windows-based computers, their use and application in accounting procedures, with proficiency in the use of electronic spreadsheets (Excel), to include the creation of formulas, filtering and linking, presentations (PowerPoint) and word processing (Word).

Ability to:

• Review purchase requisitions for compliance with policy and procedures.

• Examine invoices and update account numbers based on the chart of accounts to ensure they meet the policy.

• Inspect utility billing requests for compliance with City’s policies and procedures.

• Analyze data, reconcile financial information, maintain complex records, assemble and organize data.

• Prepare complete and accurate financial reports and determine compliance with policies and procedures.

• Express ideas accurately, clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Perform routine to moderately complex mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and efficiently.

• Analyze general ledger accounts for classification accuracy, as needed.

• Prepare analysis reports for management such as fuel consumption trends.

• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for fuel, equitable sharing, and FDOT.

• Coordinate/assist with preparation of information for fixed asset disposals.

• Administer Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications.

• Prepare year end accruals for contracts and open purchases.

• Works closely with staff from all departments.

Application Process

APPLICATIONS: Application forms should be filled out completely and should clearly show that the minimum qualifications are met. Applications not completed in full may be disqualified. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. A separate application must be filed for each position. Verification of education, if required under this announcement, must be submitted prior to consideration for appointment. Social Security Card must be presented at time of appointment.

Applications and information may be obtained by contacting:

North Lauderdale Human Resources Department, City Hall, 701 SW 71st Avenue, North Lauderdale, FL 33068

(954) 724-7068

https://nlselfservice.nlauderdale.org/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=80000079&sreq=1&form=APP&desc=ACCOUNTING%20&%20PURCHASING%20COORDINATOR

Contact Info


Name: Human Resources Department
Phone: 954-724-7068
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