Finance & Procurement Coordinator

Finance & Procurement Coordinator

Northeast Iowa Community College

1 Positions

ID: 96158

Posted On 09/30/2026

Job Overview

Manages the College’s procurement processes and performs key general accounting functions. This role promotes sound stewardship of College resources by overseeing vendor management, competitive bidding, and purchasing policies, while supporting accurate financial records through reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and general ledger activities.

Procurement & Vendor Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for College procurement activities, ensuring compliance with internal policies and budgetary constraints.

Lead and manage the competitive procurement process including requests for proposals and quotations, proposal evaluation, vendor selection recommendations, and contract documentation.

Maintain the College’s vendor database by establishing new vendors, updating vendor records, and ensuring required documentation is complete and current.

General Accounting & Financial Operations

Prepare and record journal entries, budget transfers, accruals, and other accounting adjustments to support accurate and timely month-end and year-end financial close processes.

Prepare timely and accurate account reconciliations, including monthly bank reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

Partner with the financial aid/finance office to reconcile disbursed financial aid against general ledger accounts, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory and institutional guidelines.

Prepare and post monthly journal entries to the General Ledger, ensuring an efficient, accurate, and timely month-end closing process.

Assist in the year-end close of accounting records and prepare required financial workpapers for the annual audit.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field (or equivalent blended experience in bookkeeping and purchasing) preferred. 3–5 years of experience handling a mix of purchasing/procurement duties and accounting functions and experience in

an educational setting is highly preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Position may be placed at our Peosta or Calmar Campuses.

Primary Contact

1725894511594

Nancy Creery

, Human Resources

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Job Details

Categories

Accounting/Auditing

Location

Peosta, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$48,010.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors

Experience

2-5 Years

Company ID

1180

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# Positions

1

Start Date

20260930

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Northeast Iowa Community College

About the Company

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region' residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate' degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers.

The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students.

As one of northeast Iowa' largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years.

At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.