Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer

The primary functions of the Business Office are to review and monitor the agency's appropriations and to develop budget initiative that are within the scope of the state accounting policies.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

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Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Brianna Linehan at Brianna.Linehan@ct.gov. 

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In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for performing the most complex fiscal tasks within a variety of fiscal and administrative functions or acting as a working supervisor over a variety of fiscal and administrative functions, including payroll oversight.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the professional working level of Fiscal/Administrative Officer, Accountant, or Payroll Officer 2.

NOTE: Connecticut Careers Trainee experience (target Fiscal/Administrative Officer or closely related class) is at the professional training level and is below the professional working level.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.