Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer(Hybrid)
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Hartford, CT, United States
Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer
The State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer in the Accounts Payable unit of the Business Office, within the Department's Fiscal and Administrative Services Division. The primary functions of the Business Office are to review and monitor the agency's appropriations and to develop budget initiatives that are within the scope of state accounting policies.
What We Can Offer You
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Position Highlights
Work Location: Hartford, CT
Employee Status: Full-Time
Work Environment: Hybrid
Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm
The Role
This role is critical to creating accurate projections and preventing budget overruns.
This position works directly with the Bureau Chiefs, OPM, Federal Highway, DMV, DOT, APA, OSC, Treasurer's Office and is essential to providing support to Governor taxpayer programs and initiatives.
Examples of Duties
Performs the most complex fiscal and administrative tasks within a unit that clearly exceeds the norm and includes a concentration of highly advanced functions as defined by leadership.
Plans office workflow and determines priorities.
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work.
Establishes and maintains office procedures.
Provides staff training and assistance.
Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations.
Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and other officials regarding policies and procedures.
Prepares and analyzes complex financial statements and reports and budget requests.
Projects expenditures and assists in financial planning.
Maintains fiscal controls by authorizing non-routine expenditures.
Manages various phases of budget process.
Makes recommendations on policies and standards.
Oversees maintenance of accounting records.
Utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports, and analyses.
May oversee implementation and analysis of financial and administrative EDP applications.
May oversee grant and contract administration.
May oversee payroll.
May perform complex purchasing tasks such as preparing specifications, soliciting bids and recommending contract awards.
May oversee leasing functions including negotiating contracts and space requirements.
May supervise support services such as stores, inventory, security, mailroom, food service or maintenance.
May supervise payroll, purchasing and/or other fiscal and administrative functions.
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration with special reference to governmental budget management, governmental accounting, and payroll.
Knowledge of grants and contracts preparation and administration; purchasing principles and procedures; payroll practices and procedures.
Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
Considerable ability in preparation and analysis of financial and statistical reports.
Ability to understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; utilize EDP systems for financial management.
Supervisory ability.
Minimum Qualifications
General Experience
Seven (7) years of experience in a combination of fiscal administrative functions (e.g., accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grants administration, payroll, purchasing) at least one of which must be an accounting, budgeting, or payroll function.
Special Experience
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the professional working level of Fiscal/Administrative Officer, Accountant, or Payroll Officer 2.
Substitutions Allowed
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
A Master's degree in public administration, business administration or accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
For state employees experience at the level of a Purchasing Services Officer 1 substitutes for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in CORE-CT Financials Module; Budgeting and EPM/STARS Reporting.
Experience in researching, monitoring and reconciling for bond and grant funds.
Experience with contract and agreement preparation, interpretation and implementation.
Experience with monitoring and assessing programs for conformance to reporting and/or contract requirements.
Experience with creating and submission of quarterly, monthly and/or annual reports related to projects and programs.
Experience in procurement and asset management.
Experience using Microsoft Excel functions.
Experience working independently and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Experience organizing day-to-day work.
Experience providing written and oral communication to state agencies and the general public.
Experience with supervising staff.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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The State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer in the Accounts Payable unit of the Business Office, within the Department's Fiscal and Administrative Services Division. The primary functions of the Business Office are to review and monitor the agency's appropriations and to develop budget initiatives that are within the scope of state accounting policies.
What We Can Offer You
Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Position Highlights
Work Location: Hartford, CT
Employee Status: Full-Time
Work Environment: Hybrid
Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm
The Role
This role is critical to creating accurate projections and preventing budget overruns.
This position works directly with the Bureau Chiefs, OPM, Federal Highway, DMV, DOT, APA, OSC, Treasurer's Office and is essential to providing support to Governor taxpayer programs and initiatives.
Examples of Duties
Performs the most complex fiscal and administrative tasks within a unit that clearly exceeds the norm and includes a concentration of highly advanced functions as defined by leadership.
Plans office workflow and determines priorities.
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work.
Establishes and maintains office procedures.
Provides staff training and assistance.
Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations.
Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and other officials regarding policies and procedures.
Prepares and analyzes complex financial statements and reports and budget requests.
Projects expenditures and assists in financial planning.
Maintains fiscal controls by authorizing non-routine expenditures.
Manages various phases of budget process.
Makes recommendations on policies and standards.
Oversees maintenance of accounting records.
Utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports, and analyses.
May oversee implementation and analysis of financial and administrative EDP applications.
May oversee grant and contract administration.
May oversee payroll.
May perform complex purchasing tasks such as preparing specifications, soliciting bids and recommending contract awards.
May oversee leasing functions including negotiating contracts and space requirements.
May supervise support services such as stores, inventory, security, mailroom, food service or maintenance.
May supervise payroll, purchasing and/or other fiscal and administrative functions.
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration with special reference to governmental budget management, governmental accounting, and payroll.
Knowledge of grants and contracts preparation and administration; purchasing principles and procedures; payroll practices and procedures.
Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
Considerable ability in preparation and analysis of financial and statistical reports.
Ability to understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; utilize EDP systems for financial management.
Supervisory ability.
Minimum Qualifications
General Experience
Seven (7) years of experience in a combination of fiscal administrative functions (e.g., accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grants administration, payroll, purchasing) at least one of which must be an accounting, budgeting, or payroll function.
Special Experience
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the professional working level of Fiscal/Administrative Officer, Accountant, or Payroll Officer 2.
Substitutions Allowed
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
A Master's degree in public administration, business administration or accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
For state employees experience at the level of a Purchasing Services Officer 1 substitutes for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in CORE-CT Financials Module; Budgeting and EPM/STARS Reporting.
Experience in researching, monitoring and reconciling for bond and grant funds.
Experience with contract and agreement preparation, interpretation and implementation.
Experience with monitoring and assessing programs for conformance to reporting and/or contract requirements.
Experience with creating and submission of quarterly, monthly and/or annual reports related to projects and programs.
Experience in procurement and asset management.
Experience using Microsoft Excel functions.
Experience working independently and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Experience organizing day-to-day work.
Experience providing written and oral communication to state agencies and the general public.
Experience with supervising staff.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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