<p><strong>Senior Accountant </strong>(Contract)</p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> for a contract opportunity. This role will be responsible for overseeing the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end close processes, and providing financial insights to leadership. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle accounting, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Review and reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, intercompany transactions, and loan activity.</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and payroll-related reporting, ensuring timely and accurate records.</li><li>Prepare budgets, forecasts, and budget-to-actual analyses.</li><li>Generate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports for leadership.</li><li>Partner with external auditors, tax professionals, and financial partners as needed.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.</li><li>Provide financial analysis and actionable insights to support business decisions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Office Manager / Bookkeeper (Contract)</p><p><br></p><p>Are you a detail-oriented professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats? We are seeking an Office Manager / Bookkeeper to support daily office operations while overseeing bookkeeping and administrative functions for a growing organization in the Waterloo area.</p><p>This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can balance accounting responsibilities with office management duties.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Bookkeeping & Accounting</p><ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions</li><li>Perform bank and credit card reconciliations</li><li>Prepare deposits and manage cash receipts</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and related reporting</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end activities</li><li>Generate reports and assist leadership with financial tracking</li></ul><p>Office Management & Administration</p><ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for office operations</li><li>Answer phones, greet visitors, and provide exceptional customer service</li><li>Manage office supplies, vendor relationships, and service providers</li><li>Coordinate schedules, meetings, and administrative projects</li><li>Maintain electronic and paper filing systems</li><li>Support leadership with special projects and day-to-day administrative needs</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced IT Vendor Management Data Analyst to support strategic vendor operations and strengthen supplier performance across the organization in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a business analyst who can combine data-driven oversight with strong partnership management, helping IT leadership make informed sourcing, contract, and performance decisions. The role focuses on vendor governance, service measurement, financial accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration with procurement, legal, and senior stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Advise IT leadership on sourcing approaches and vendor accountability models that improve service delivery, cost control, and operational effectiveness.</p><p>• Manage relationships with key technology vendors, ensuring expectations are clearly defined and partnerships remain productive, responsive, and aligned with business goals.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior leaders to support negotiations involving pricing, service commitments, contractual terms, and vendor performance concerns.</p><p>• Establish and maintain service level metrics, reporting standards, and review processes to evaluate vendor results and drive corrective actions when needed.</p><p>• Analyze vendor performance information and trend data regularly, then communicate findings and improvement opportunities to internal stakeholders and external partners.</p><p>• Lead or support vendor selection activities by shaping evaluation criteria, coordinating RFP efforts, and partnering with procurement teams on decision-making processes.</p><p>• Work with legal, finance, and operational teams to move contracts from negotiation through execution while maintaining oversight of vendor obligations after signing.</p><p>• Review invoices, credits, penalties, and reconciliations for alignment with contractual terms, and assist with onboarding, payment processing, and budget-related vendor reporting.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve vendor outcomes year over year by influencing strategic suppliers and encouraging alignment with organizational priorities.</p>