<![CDATA[Top Prospect Group LLC: jobboards]]> https://JOBS.TOPPROSPECTGROUP.COM/ en-us <![CDATA[Strategic Procurement Support]]> Job Title: Strategic Procurement Support
Location: Kingston, RI
Pay Rate: $28–$38/hr (based on experience)
Bill Rate: Up to $80/hr
Type: 80-Week Contract
Position Overview
The Strategic Procurement Support resource will provide project-based support within a university procurement environment. This role focuses on procurement operations, ERP system transition (PeopleSoft to Workday), and process improvement across procure-to-pay functions. The position requires strong coordination, documentation, and analytical skills to support system implementation and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination
  • Review requisitions, purchase orders, and payables processes to determine appropriate procurement methods
  • Support contract drafting, amendments, renewals, and administrative tracking
  • Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables across the department
  • Coordinate and schedule meetings, including virtual sessions
  • Analyze current business processes vs. system functionality through documentation and workflow analysis
Implementation Support
  • Assist in mapping procure-to-pay workflows for ERP integration
  • Support analysis of automated requisition routing and assignment rules (commodity codes, cost centers)
  • Help manage deadlines and departmental project goals
  • Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), data validation, and system testing
  • Develop test scripts and document results
  • Support data cleanup, migration preparation, and validation activities
  • Assist with updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation
  • Contribute to building business process frameworks and understanding Workday roles
  • Assist with legacy data cleanup prior to migration
  • Support analysis of AI-enabled functionality (e.g., OCR, mobile apps, audit tools)
Administrative, Training & Reporting Support
  • Support development of training materials and internal training sessions
  • Maintain organized project files and documentation
  • Assist with procurement reporting, dashboards, and status updates
  • Support internal coordination, documentation, and communication efforts
Qualifications
Required:
  • Experience with ERP or Procure-to-Pay systems
  • Background in procurement, purchasing, accounts payable, or contracts administration
  • Familiarity with public-sector procurement processes and regulations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Comfortable with business technology (email, web conferencing, collaboration tools)
  • Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across departments
Preferred:
  • Experience with ERP implementations
  • Workday Financials experience (Procure-to-Pay or Strategic Sourcing)
  • Experience with PeopleSoft to Workday migration
Hours & Work Location
  • Schedule: 15–20 hours per week
  • Availability required during standard university hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
  • Work may be remote; hybrid preferred
  • Additional hours require prior approval
Work Environment
This position operates within a university setting, supporting procurement and ERP transition initiatives. Work may be performed remotely with a preference for a hybrid schedule, including periodic on-site collaboration. The role requires coordination with multiple departments and adherence to institutional policies and project timelines.
Company Overview
Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group focuses on connecting high-quality talent with top clients. In 2023, Top Prospect Group was acquired by HW Staffing Solutions, expanding capabilities across technology, engineering, and professional services.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
Please include an updated resume, salary expectations, and references.
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]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 <![CDATA[Financial Strategy and Planning Support Specialist]]> Financial Planning/Support Specialist 
Kingston Rhode Island 
Hybrid – 3 days a week on site / 2 remote
18 month assignment with potential extensions
40 to 49 per hour pay rate – DOE
 
 
Purpose
The purpose of this engagement is to obtain temporary supplemental staffing to support the Financial Strategy and Planning Office Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation. The resource will provide essential support across ERP implementation initiatives and core financial functions including budgeting, planning, and financial analysis, with assignments and priorities established by department leadership. The ideal candidate will have Workday experience preferably with Financial Data Management (FDM) and Adaptive Planning solutions. The resource should be prepared to work collaboratively across functional areas and demonstrate adaptability in a fast-paced implementation environment.
 
Required:
  1. 3-5+ years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or budgeting
  2. Experience with ERP implementation
  3. Strong documentation written and verbal communication skills
  4. Ability to work across multiple functional areas and manage concurrent assignments independently
  5. Comfortable with business technology (email, web conferencing, collaboration tools) 
  6. Team player who promotes collaboration and can offer guidance where required to move the project forward.  
  7. Foster the acceptance of a new experience following the transition from PeopleSoft into Workday, 
Preferred:
  • Experience with Workday Financials 
  • Experience with Oracle PBCS or similar cloud based application
  • PeopleSoft-to-Workday migration experience
 
 
 
Scope of Work
The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven experience across three core competencies: ERP implementation, proficiency in budget management practices, and demonstrated capability in financial analysis.  Activities may include:
 
Project Coordination
  • Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables assigned to the department
  • Coordinate and schedule meetings
  • Support analysis and decision making between the current business processes and system functionality through documentation, workflow analysis, and shared experience.
Implementation Support and Tasks
The following are the areas that have been identified where support would be ideally focused. Final tasks will be determined based on the candidate’s level of experience in these areas.
  • Assist with updating standard operating procedures and process documentation related to new ERP processes.
  • Assist with analysis and research tasks as assigned.
  • Assist with legacy data clean up prior to migration.
  • Assist with testing of integrations and functionality.
Administrative & Reporting Training and Documentation Support
  • Support training development and training materials
  • Maintain organized project files and documentation
  • Assist with documenting the necessary reports, dashboards, and status updates
  • Support internal training activities, meeting coordination, and documentation development.
Budgeting, Financial Planning and Financial Analysis Support
  1. Perform detailed financial analysis to support decision-making
  2. Reconcile budget data across multiple systems and sources
  3. Partner with finance team on budgeting cycles and reporting
  4. Ensure data accuracy across all deliverables
  5. Support ad-hoc financial analysis requests
  6. Execute prescribed test scripts to validate budget allocation processes and system functionality in Oracle PBCS (existing budget platform).
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]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EDT 0 <![CDATA[Associate Controller/Manager]]> Assistant Controller / Manager
 
  1. 18-month consulting position – Possible extension
  2. Kingston Rhode Island
  3. Hybrid - 3 days a week on site
  4. 35-hour work week
  5. Hourly pay rate of 55 to 75 per hour DOE  
 
QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field; Minimum 5-7 years of either research and contract accounting experience or progressively responsible financial reporting experience; Demonstrated supervisory experience; Demonstrated proficiency with complex financial ERP systems Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills; Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills; and, Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
The purpose of this engagement is to obtain supplemental staffing to support the Workday Program Office during the Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation. The resource will assist with ERP-related work, through activities as assigned by department leadership.  
The resource will provide project-support services as assigned. The work will require extensive experience in sponsored projects, financial administration and cost accounting, and responsibility for supporting the Sponsored & Cost Accounting department, including the following:, sponsor billing and collection, financial reporting, external audits, compliance reviews, and various internal and external reporting to constituents. The work will also include monitoring financial policies to support cost accounting standards and sponsor compliance requirements with the grants community with grant and accounting processes and issues resolution
 
Activities may include:
 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Monitor accounting policies and procedures that support sponsored programs including applying cost accounting standards
 Responsible for ensuring cost accounting standards are applied appropriately
 Provide well-controlled cost accounting operation and financial systems support.
 Monitor and assess financial operations and procedures to ensure compliance
 Responsible for external grants and contracts billing and collections
 Oversee and support the Billing and Receivable modules for Sponsored Programs.
 Support the grants module month-end, year-end closing processes and reconciliation to the general ledger system.
 Support external audit requirements including annual Financial Statement, Single Audit, and other state, federal, and other agency specific audits.
 Provide key indicator management reports for operations to analyze current trends and gaps and recommend enhancements.
 Maintain current knowledge of financial methodologies, technologies, and regulatory environment necessary to support financial operations..
 Provide pro forma projections that show financial requirements, including the impact on the financials and cash flow, and assess the ongoing risks and alternatives for mitigating them.

 LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Personal computers, printers; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

 
 
 
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