Introduction
The State of Connecticut Military Department is recruiting for a temporary Financial Clerk position located in Hartford CT. This position is full time, (40 hrs. per week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) with a position end date of June 6, 2019.
Applicants are required to include a resume on the resume tab with their submission.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Anthony.Lewis at anthony.lewis@ct.gov or (860) 548-3248.
*New State Employees start at minimum salary range.
Selection Plan
This position will be filled in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
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
Accounts Payable and the Processing of Purchase Order Payments.
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.
