Purchasing Card Specialist
Inside Higher Ed, Columbia, SC, United States
Job Title
Fiscal Technician (Purchasing Card Specialist)
Posting Details
Posting Number: STA00157PO26 Job Level: A3 - Administrative/Operational Support Job Family: Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis Job Function: Fiscal Analysis Campus: Columbia Work County: Richland College/Division: Division of Administration and Finance Department: DAF Controller's Office Number Of Vacancies: 2 Job Open Date: 03/18/2026 Job Close Date: 05/02/2026
Pay Information
State Pay Range: G07 USC Market Range: MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229 Anticipated Hiring Range: $44,296 - $52,500 Part/Full Time: Full Time Hours Per Week: 37.5 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch (flexible schedule required)
Job Summary
The Purchasing Card Specialist serves as the University’s shared services point of contact for Purchasing Card (P‑Card) transaction processing. Responsible for ensuring all P‑Card payment requests are reviewed, documented, and processed in accordance with University policies and applicable State regulations, while supporting departments through consistent, professional service. This position works in collaboration with the Systems Procurement Office.
Education and Experience
Minimum Required: High school diploma or GED and 2 or more years of job‑related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
PeopleSoft or other ERP Experience preferred. Higher Education experience preferred. Procurement or Purchasing Card experience a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles for higher education. Thorough knowledge of state and federal statutes and regulations pertaining to higher education financial management and ability to analyze and interpret. Effective communication with all levels of university, state, federal and other external personnel. Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting and grant accounting. Knowledge of higher education and/or state government fiscal accounting processes. Knowledge of financial statement analysis. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Job Duties
Receive, review, and process Purchasing Card (P‑Card) payment requests for faculty and staff across all departments and campuses.
Review submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance with University policies and procedures, alongside State procurement guidelines. Maintain complete and organized purchase logs while ensuring receipts and supporting documentation are properly retained. Submit expense reports accurately and on time to support effective financial operations. Collaborate with the Procurement Office and Purchasing Card Administrator in the review and authorization of transactions, ensuring full compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Provide high‑quality customer service.
Cultivate positive, service‑oriented relationships with departments and campuses. Communicate clearly and professionally, resolve issues efficiently in a timely manner, and consistently uphold high standards of professionalism and responsiveness.
Manage the shared services mailbox.
Monitor incoming inquiries and requests. Provide timely, accurate responses to customers while maintaining a high level of service and responsiveness.
Assist in reviewing and evaluating shared services team procedures and workflows.
Contribute to the development and implementation of process improvements that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall productivity.
Perform other duties as assigned, including documenting procedures and streamlining operational functions.
Essential Function
Yes (35% of time)
Safety / Security
Safety Sensitive Or Security Sensitive: No Hazardous Weather Category: Non‑Essential
Special Instructions To Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by May 2, 2026.
Benefits
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
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EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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Fiscal Technician (Purchasing Card Specialist)
Posting Details
Posting Number: STA00157PO26 Job Level: A3 - Administrative/Operational Support Job Family: Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis Job Function: Fiscal Analysis Campus: Columbia Work County: Richland College/Division: Division of Administration and Finance Department: DAF Controller's Office Number Of Vacancies: 2 Job Open Date: 03/18/2026 Job Close Date: 05/02/2026
Pay Information
State Pay Range: G07 USC Market Range: MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229 Anticipated Hiring Range: $44,296 - $52,500 Part/Full Time: Full Time Hours Per Week: 37.5 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch (flexible schedule required)
Job Summary
The Purchasing Card Specialist serves as the University’s shared services point of contact for Purchasing Card (P‑Card) transaction processing. Responsible for ensuring all P‑Card payment requests are reviewed, documented, and processed in accordance with University policies and applicable State regulations, while supporting departments through consistent, professional service. This position works in collaboration with the Systems Procurement Office.
Education and Experience
Minimum Required: High school diploma or GED and 2 or more years of job‑related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
PeopleSoft or other ERP Experience preferred. Higher Education experience preferred. Procurement or Purchasing Card experience a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles for higher education. Thorough knowledge of state and federal statutes and regulations pertaining to higher education financial management and ability to analyze and interpret. Effective communication with all levels of university, state, federal and other external personnel. Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting and grant accounting. Knowledge of higher education and/or state government fiscal accounting processes. Knowledge of financial statement analysis. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Job Duties
Receive, review, and process Purchasing Card (P‑Card) payment requests for faculty and staff across all departments and campuses.
Review submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance with University policies and procedures, alongside State procurement guidelines. Maintain complete and organized purchase logs while ensuring receipts and supporting documentation are properly retained. Submit expense reports accurately and on time to support effective financial operations. Collaborate with the Procurement Office and Purchasing Card Administrator in the review and authorization of transactions, ensuring full compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Provide high‑quality customer service.
Cultivate positive, service‑oriented relationships with departments and campuses. Communicate clearly and professionally, resolve issues efficiently in a timely manner, and consistently uphold high standards of professionalism and responsiveness.
Manage the shared services mailbox.
Monitor incoming inquiries and requests. Provide timely, accurate responses to customers while maintaining a high level of service and responsiveness.
Assist in reviewing and evaluating shared services team procedures and workflows.
Contribute to the development and implementation of process improvements that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall productivity.
Perform other duties as assigned, including documenting procedures and streamlining operational functions.
Essential Function
Yes (35% of time)
Safety / Security
Safety Sensitive Or Security Sensitive: No Hazardous Weather Category: Non‑Essential
Special Instructions To Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by May 2, 2026.
Benefits
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Click
here
to learn more about why you should work at USC.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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