We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support a high-volume public sector purchasing environment in Kansas City, Missouri. This Contract position will focus on managing procurement activities from initial planning through final award while helping reduce an active backlog and strengthen day-to-day purchasing operations. The role partners closely with internal departments to shape purchasing strategies, define scopes of work, and maintain organized procurement documentation. Candidates with experience in construction-related purchasing and strong administrative support capabilities will be well suited for this opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage full-cycle procurement activities from intake and planning through solicitation, evaluation, award, and closeout.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather business needs, conduct market research, and develop clear scopes of work for upcoming purchases.<br>• Support procurement activity related to construction projects, ensuring documentation and processes align with applicable standards and policies.<br>• Prepare, review, and process purchasing documents, contracts, and purchase orders with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Provide administrative support for procurement operations, including maintaining records, tracking actions, and coordinating with multiple city departments.<br>• Use tools such as DocuSign, PeopleSoft, and Bonfire to manage procurement workflows, approvals, and sourcing activities.<br>• Analyze procurement data and reporting in Excel using functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to monitor activity and support decision-making.<br>• Assist with policy adherence and contribute to ongoing process consistency across departments, including support for system-related workflow updates such as the transition to Workday.
<p>Our client, a growing engineering and construction company, is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of the company’s day-to-day accounting and finance operations. As the organization's sole accounting professional, this individual will be responsible for the company’s full-cycle accounting and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.</li><li>Oversee job costing, project billing, and support project managers with financial tracking and cash flow analysis.</li><li>Manage all banking activities including reconciliations, cash applications, and wire transfers.</li><li>Maintain and review internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Coordinate and process payroll and related filings.</li><li>Handle sales tax, multi-state filings as needed, and support year-end tax preparation with external CPAs.</li><li>Monitor company expenses, prepare budgets and forecasts, and report on variances.</li><li>Serve as the point of contact for financial audits, external accounting professionals, banking partners, and vendors.</li><li>Oversee accounting processes in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks or similar platforms).</li><li>Identify process improvements to maximize accounting efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul>