<p>Are you looking to use your expertise in contracts management to make a difference? A start-up non-profit organization in the Raleigh, NC area is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled <strong>Contract Specialist</strong> for a <strong>contract position</strong> with the potential to convert to a permanent role. If you have over 5 years of experience in managing service contracts, a knack for vendor negotiations, and top-notch Excel skills, we want to hear from you! This role does have the ability to be remote. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As the Contract Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the non-profit’s operations by ensuring efficient and cost-effective contracting and procurement processes, as well as legal compliance. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li><strong>Contract Lifecycle Oversight</strong>: Oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts, from negotiation to execution and renewal, ensuring compliance with legal and financial standards.</li><li><strong>Financial Management</strong>: Manage and monitor the financial terms of contracts, ensuring accuracy in pricing, payment terms, and deliverables to align with organizational goals.</li><li><strong>Collaboration with Internal Teams</strong>: Work closely with the finance team and department leaders to support budget planning, ensuring contracts align with financial projections and addressing any financial discrepancies or issues.</li><li><strong>Vendor Negotiations</strong>: Lead communications with vendors to secure favorable terms, identify cost savings, and foster strong partnerships.</li><li><strong>Financial Risk Mitigation</strong>: Identify and manage financial risks associated with contracts, ensuring that effective risk mitigation strategies are implemented to protect the organization’s interests.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement</strong>: Implement and streamline financial processes and systems to improve operational efficiency and reduce errors in contract management.</li><li><strong>Legal and Regulatory Compliance</strong>: Ensure contracts adhere to internal policies and external regulations while preparing for audits and promptly addressing any identified issues</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our client's team in Durham, North Carolina. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing financial processes, analyzing data, and supporting accounting activities. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of experience in financial analysis or accounting, with a preference for expertise in the Retail or Consumer Goods </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform month-end close tasks including preparing journal entries, analyzing accruals, and reconciling accounts.</p><p>• Handle daily accounting transactions, conduct reconciliations, and provide ad hoc financial analyses as required.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of accurate financial statements and internal reports.</p><p>• Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions across accounting software, inventory systems, and retail platforms.</p><p>• Analyze inventory movements, shrinkage, and cost variances to identify trends and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Evaluate retail sales and inventory data across multiple systems, ensuring the accuracy of purchase orders and invoices.</p><p>• Manage retail payment applications, resolving short payments or deductions in a timely manner.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve payment disputes, chargebacks, and other deductions in collaboration with retail partners and brokers.</p><p>• Collaborate with sales, operations, and external brokers to align on retail financial processes and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Support financial and business initiatives by creating models, reports, and analyses using Excel.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please contact Steve Fields at 919-787-8226</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Burlington, North Carolina. In this role, you will play a critical part in analyzing and maintaining accurate cost records, supporting budgeting efforts, and ensuring inventory accuracy. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate across departments and contribute to operational efficiency within a dynamic manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Accurately document and maintain detailed records of manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.</li><li>Perform thorough investigations of cost variances, providing in-depth analysis, root cause identification, and detailed reporting.</li><li>Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes by delivering accurate and insightful cost-related data and analysis.</li><li>Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to refine cost modeling approaches and enhance overall efficiency.</li><li>Supervise inventory transactions and conduct monthly reconciliations to maintain accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Prepare and deliver detailed cost reports to management, offering strategic insights and actionable recommendations.</li><li>Track and manage inventory movements and balances across multiple locations, ensuring proper documentation and controls are in place.</li><li>Lead initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, including cycle counts, variance investigations, and corrective measures.</li><li>Work closely with production and warehouse teams to optimize inventory management systems and processes.</li><li>Facilitate physical inventory counts and oversee preparations for both internal and external audits.</li></ul><p><br></p>
