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6 results for Contract Administrator in Manchester, CT

Contracts Manager
  • Farmington, CT
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 55.4135 - 70 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Contracts Manager to support a high-volume legal and contracting environment in Farmington, Connecticut. This Long-term Contract position will focus on preparing, reviewing, and refining a wide range of vendor and commercial agreements in coordination with legal stakeholders and internal business partners. The person in this role will help improve consistency across contract documents, manage negotiations efficiently, and keep agreement workflows moving toward final approval. Success in this position will require strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to stay organized while handling multiple priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Draft, revise, and standardize contract templates to promote consistency and efficiency across agreement workflows.<br>• Examine vendor and commercial agreements in detail, identifying risks, required edits, and business considerations before final review.<br>• Lead contract redlining and negotiation activities with external parties while aligning changes with internal legal and operational expectations.<br>• Partner closely with the Office of General Counsel and other stakeholders to prepare agreements for escalation and final approval.<br>• Manage a substantial volume of active contracts, ensuring deadlines, revisions, and approvals are tracked accurately.<br>• Support contract administration activities by maintaining organized documentation and helping improve visibility across agreement records in SharePoint.<br>• Provide practical guidance on contract language, terms, and formatting to help streamline the review process.<br>• Contribute to contracting support tied to organizational growth and expanding network relationships, including increased agreement activity.<br>• Communicate status updates, outstanding issues, and next steps clearly to stakeholders involved in the contracting process.
  • 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z
Construction Accountant
  • Waterbury, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Construction Project Accountant- Waterbury</strong></p><p><strong>Reference ID: </strong>BR0013426227</p><p><strong>Contact:</strong> Brittany Rizzo / Brittany.Rizzo@roberthalf com</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is a large and rapidly growing construction company, well known throughout Connecticut. Their success is built on strong partnerships, disciplined project management, and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects safely and on schedule. As they continue expanding, they are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated <strong>Project Accountant</strong> to join their finance team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Project Accountant plays a key role in supporting the financial management of construction projects from initiation through completion. This position partners closely with project managers and operational teams to ensure accurate project costing, timely billing, and effective financial reporting. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor and manage financial performance of assigned construction projects.</li><li>Track project costs, commitments, and budgets to ensure financial accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and process client billings, including progress billings and change orders.</li><li>Maintain detailed project cost reports and job cost tracking.</li><li>Assist project managers with budget forecasting and financial analysis.</li><li>Review subcontractor invoices and ensure compliance with contract terms.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes related to project accounting.</li><li>Reconcile project accounts and investigate discrepancies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Torrington, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Payroll Administrator (Full-Time, Onsite) – Torrington, CT Area</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is working with a well-established construction related organization in the Torrington, Connecticut area that is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to oversee full-cycle, in-house payroll operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a structured environment and is confident managing complex payroll processes, including union payroll and compliance requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Maintain and process payroll entirely in-house, including audits, and final distribution</li><li>Administer union payroll, including tracking dues, benefits, and contract-specific requirements</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Handle payroll tax filings, reporting, and reconciliations</li><li>Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation</li><li>Collaborate with HR and finance teams on employee data, benefits, and reporting needs</li><li>Support audits and ensure adherence to internal controls and policies</li></ul><p>•<strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>4+ years of payroll experience in a related role</li><li>Proven experience managing full-cycle, in-house payroll processing</li><li>Experience working with union payroll environments required</li><li>Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and reporting requirements</li><li>Proficiency with payroll or ERP systems and Microsoft Excel</li><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred</li></ul><p> <strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary range: $75,000 – $110,000, depending on experience, payroll volume, education, and industry background</li><li>Full-time, onsite position</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package, including some of the most competitive offerings in the market</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Please apply today to Daniele.Zavarella@roberthalf(com)</em></strong></p>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • New Britain, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 56000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong><u>Payroll Administrator</u></strong></p><p><em>Direct-Hire / Permanent position</em></p><p>Robert Half contact: <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com</u>. </p><p><br></p><p>HYBRID work model with 1-2 days working from home after the first 3-6 months of training. </p><p>**Candidates must be within 25 miles of New Britain, CT**</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented <strong><u>Payroll Administrator</u></strong> to support our client&#39;s (non-profit industry) payroll operations at their corporate office. This role is responsible for maintaining employee payroll records, coordinating payroll processing across assigned groups, and addressing questions or issues with professionalism and discretion. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll experience, strong data accuracy, and the ability to work confidently with third-party payroll platforms in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><em><u>Responsibilities:</u></em></p><p>• Weekly and Bi-Weekly payroll processing for up to 500 employees </p><p>• Reviewing time sheets </p><p>• Enter and verify payroll changes such as new hires, returns to work, separations, position changes, and pay rate updates.</p><p>• Audit timekeeping information, reconcile reported hours, and confirm payroll data is correctly submitted each pay period.</p><p>• Investigate payroll variances and correct discrepancies, omissions, or calculation issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related questions from employees, internal departments, and authorized third parties.</p><p>• Administer user access for payroll systems and maintain supporting documentation for permissions and related records.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>For immediate consideration</strong>, please apply today and/or send your resume to <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com</u>. All inquiries will remain confidential.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
Grant Accountant
  • New Haven, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Grant Accountant</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> New Haven, CT<strong><em> (Onsite; 5 days / week)</em></strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time / Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf</p><p><strong>Job Reference:</strong> AH0013419291</p><p><br></p><p>We’re seeking a <strong>Grant Accountant</strong> to partner closely with the CFO and finance team in a high-impact role supporting grant accounting, strengthening compliance, and driving meaningful process improvements within a growing, mission-driven organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage accounting for multiple grants, including revenue, expenses, and fund tracking</li><li>Reconcile accounts and assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, FASB, and 2 CFR Part 200</li><li>Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audits</li><li>Prepare reports, invoices, and reimbursement requests</li><li>Track budgets, analyze variances, and forecast spend</li><li>Partner with program leaders on financial performance and reporting needs</li><li>Support grant budgets, modifications, and closeouts</li><li>Strengthen processes, controls, and overall financial procedures</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z
Grant Analyst
  • Hartford, CT
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20.03 - 22.033 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Grant Analyst to support the financial and administrative management of grant-funded programs. This role is responsible for monitoring grant budgets, tracking expenditures, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, preparing reports, and supporting the full grant lifecycle from award setup through closeout. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience working with grants or restricted funding, and the ability to collaborate with finance, program, and external stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review grant agreements and funding terms to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements</li><li>Monitor grant budgets, spending, and allocations</li><li>Prepare financial reports, budget modifications, and grant reconciliations</li><li>Track deadlines for reporting, renewals, and closeout activities</li><li>Assist with grant proposal budgets and post-award financial administration</li><li>Analyze variances and identify potential compliance or spending issues</li><li>Support audits and maintain accurate grant documentation</li><li>Partner with program managers and finance teams to ensure proper use of funds</li><li>Ensure expenses are allowable, allocable, and properly documented</li><li>Maintain data in grant management systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business, or related field</li><li>2+ years of experience in grants management, grant accounting, financial analysis, or nonprofit/public sector finance</li><li>Strong understanding of grant compliance, budgeting, and reporting practices</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial or grant management systems</li><li>Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with federal, state, foundation, or nonprofit grants</li><li>Knowledge of post-award administration and funder reporting requirements</li><li>Experience supporting audits or compliance reviews</li></ul><p><strong>Top Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Grant compliance</li><li>Budget analysis</li><li>Financial reporting</li><li>Reconciliation</li><li>Data analysis</li><li>Excel</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Deadline management</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z