New Job Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer In Connecticut

Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer
Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer

Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer

Company : State of Connecticut - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services
Salary : $88,106 - $113,313 a year
Location : Connecticut

Full Description


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The state of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer to help support our agency. We are a health care provider whose mission promotes the overall health and well-being of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive and effective services and supports that foster dignity, respect and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

THE POSITION
Facility: Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC)
Location: New Haven, CT
Unit: Administration/Fiscal Services Department
PCN: 26427
Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week | Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm, with one day a week of teleworking only.


What's in it for you?
  • To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
  • We offer a competitive benefits plan that includes health care coverage, retirement plans, as well as paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
  • We encourage a strong work-life balance for all state employees.
  • We offer opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • We have limitless areas for you to perform relevant and significant work.
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In this role, as a Fiscal/Administrative Officer, the opportunity to perform the following duties is discovered :
  • The following are: Petty Cash Report, Agency Accounts Verification, Stores and Supplies Form, GAAP report.
  • As needed, assist with Medicare cost report, CFSR and B1.
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations using QuickBooks.
  • Review bank reconciliation by others.
  • Replenish Petty Cash.
  • Deposits are entered into the CORE-CT system (PeopleSoft).
  • Processes JS and SSJs to allocate costs for invoices such as progratiir, translation, Concentra, phone bills, Quench, computers and others.
  • Process Fleet and Cell phone bills, in addition to distributing monthly cell phone bills to staff for sign off.
  • Assist with training of other staff in asset management, processing of license reimbursements, travel authorizations, PC cards and invoice processing.
  • As needed, update policy and processes.
  • As needed, process various bills such as lab bills and others.
ABOUT US
The CMHC is an urban community mental health center with an outstanding 50-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness and those with co-occurring addictions. The CMCH serves more than 5,000 people a year in a variety of services.

Selection Plan

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Please Note: In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting.

To Apply:
  • To be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job posting. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close of the job opening unless otherwise specified.
  • You must specify your qualifications on the application. You will be unable to make changes once you submit this posting to the JobAps system.
  • In order to comply with Public Law 21-69, Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency at that time and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exceptions. Late applications may not be received and will not be considered. Request is made through [email protected].
  • This position will be filled in accordance with the contract language, employment, SEBAC, and transfer and merit-based employment rules.
Important Next Step Information for You to Apply:
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, they are also encouraged to sign on daily with their personal status board to monitor their status, view all emails and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
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  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in the job class.
  • Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training most closely match the requirements of the position.
  • The candidates offered a position with the state of Connecticut are bound by the state code of ethics for public officials and state employees, which is available at www.ctgov/ethics? Reqired details:
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  • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide any confirmations of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
  • Updating will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions related to this recruitment, please contact PAMELA ROCHESTER via email at [email protected].

What is the job class? What are the benefits of it?

This class is responsible for performing the most complex financial tasks within a variety of state, local, or national entities and acting as a working supervisor over various financial and administrative functions, including payroll oversight. '

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs the most complex financial and administrative tasks within a unit that clearly exceeds its norm, as defined by leadership, and prepares and analyzes complicated financial statements and reports or requests for budget, projects expenses and assists in financial planning. maintains office work flow and determines priorities; schedules staff training and assistance; conducts or coordinates office procedures to conduct performance evaluations. The unit manages various stages of the budget process for this purpose. Recommendations on:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

considerable knowledge of principles and practices from public administration with special reference to governmental budget management, government accounting and payroll; ability to utilize ERP systems for financial management; some knowledge about purchasing principles/ procedures. considerable interpersonal skills in preparation and analysis of financial and statistical reports : ). [a] substantial oral and written communication skill''

Qualification of general experience: Minimum qualifications.

7 (7) years of experience in a combination of financial and administrative functions, including accounting, examining, budget management, grant administration, payroll, and purchasing. At least one must be in accounting or budgeting.

Minimum Qualifications - Experience.

One (1) year of general experience must have been at the professional working level of financial 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.

MINUTE QUALIFICATIONS ALLOWED.

  • College training can be substituted 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 management or accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of general experience.
  • For state employees, experience as a purchasing officer or salesman substitutes for general and special experience on a year-round basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience preparing financial reports for various stakeholders, including but not limited to: Medicare Cost Report, GAAP report, Stores & Supplies, and Agency Accounts Verification.
  • Experience with reconciliations.
  • Experience managing a high volume of records and processing financial transactions with speed and accuracy. "
  • Experience communicating with diverse stakeholders. "
  • Working with auditors and providing data for audit. Experience