Introduction
The position is located in Middletown, 40 hours per week, M-F, DESPP is recruiting to fill a full time Financial Clerk position in the Fiscal Services Division. Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported stated and federal criminal history records check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.
Selection Plan
Click here CT-HR-13 to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum. This must be uploaded with your application.
Candidates selected for interview must provide the following at the time of interview:
• State Employees:
- Two (2) most recent performance evaluations
- Cover Letter
• Non State Employees:
- Two (2) supervisory references
- Cover Letter
Failure to provide the required documents or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for the preparation and/or maintenance of payroll, agency accounts, financial statements, cash accounting or other bookkeeping and record keeping functions in an agency.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Assists in preparation of payroll or independently prepares components of a payroll such as shift differential, holidays and overtime; maintains agency bookkeeping and other financial records; maintains cash journals and ledgers; process payments; assists in preparing financial statements and budgets; balances and reconciles accounts; reviews incoming bids for compliance with purchase orders; may prepare reports; may handle money or checks; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of basic bookkeeping, accounting, and financial record keeping procedures; some knowledge of payroll procedures, financial terminology and coding, statements and budget preparations; skill in performing arithmetical computations; interpersonal skills; ability to perform general clerical tasks; ability to handle large amounts of money; ability to operate a variety of office equipment which includes personal computers, computer terminals, typewriters, calculating machines, cash registers, check writing machines and other electronic equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years' clerical experience in accounting, financial record keeping or bookkeeping.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bookkeeping or other financial record keeping, balancing and reconciling accounts, processing purchase order requests, processing payments, preparing reports, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial clients will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
