STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Financial Clerk

Middlesex Community College

Recruitment #180309-3847CL-001

Introduction

Middlesex Community College, located in Middletown, CT, is currently seeking applicants for the position of Financial Clerk. This is a fulltime, 40 hours per week position. Working hours are from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This position functions as the Cashier for the Business Office of the College, and is integral to the accounts receivable operation.  Provides assistance to students with interpreting their student accounts; reconciles and applies payments to student accounts; maintains account ledgers, assists in the preparation of financial reports and daily balancing of a cash register/integrated financial computer system; assists with installment plans; performs collections; and responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding student accounts.

Selection Plan

Applicants are required to upload a resume with their submission.  (Note: In order to upload documents you must ensure that your internet browser's 'pop-up' blocker is off.  Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation and submit your application.)  Questions about these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office:  Noreen Wilson, nwilson@mxcc.edu, (860) 343-5705.

Must have demonstrated experience in basic bookkeeping, accounting, and financial record keeping procedures; proven customer service experience and ability to work with multiple constituencies of diverse backgrounds.

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

Advanced experience using excel; experience with accounts receivable.

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.