Budgeting & Purchasing Clerk (Contract-to-Hire)

Position Summary

Ledgent Finance and Accounting is working with a client that is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Budgeting & Purchasing Clerk to support budgeting, procurement, and financial operations for multiple departments. This individual will assist with budget administration, purchasing activities, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting while ensuring accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have experience in budgeting and purchasing within a government, public sector, or educational environment and possess strong Excel skills. The client is willing to train on specific responsibilities for candidates who bring a solid foundation in budget and procurement support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting for assigned departments.
• Maintain budget spreadsheets, workbooks, and financial records.
• Process purchase requests and support procurement activities.
• Track expenditures and reconcile budget variances.
• Research and resolve purchasing and budget-related discrepancies.
• Prepare reports and provide financial data as requested by management.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding purchasing activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational purchasing policies and procedures.
• Support special projects and additional financial administrative duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting budgeting, purchasing, procurement, or financial operations.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with spreadsheets and workbooks.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in government, public sector, municipality, or educational organizations.
• Exposure to financial management or ERP software.
• Experience working with procurement and budget administration processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred but not required.

Work Environment

• 100% On-Site
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term placement

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working with financial data. They should thrive in a collaborative environment, have a strong attention to detail, and be capable of supporting budgeting and purchasing functions with accuracy and efficiency.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.