Financial Clerk - Wethersfield, United States - State of Connecticut

Description

Introduction

Are you looking to grow your career in a fiscal environment? If so, take a look at this great opportunity with the State of Connecticut The State of Connecticut, , has an exciting opportunity for a in the , handling inmate banking/fiduciary accounts, in Wethersfield, CT. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

The chance to work for a Forbes top company: - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;

Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal) plus 13 paid holidays;

A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation's best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by , along with ;

State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click for more information.

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

Providing limitless opportunities;

Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;

Performing meaningful work and;

Encouraging a

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday - Friday.

Telework opportunities may be available upon successful completion of the working test period.

ABOUT US The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the Department's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff, victims, citizens and offenders. For an inside look at what it is like to be an Employee for the State of Connecticut, watch the video below

Selection Plan

Before you apply:

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to .

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Important information for after you apply:

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

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, 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 this job class.

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

Questions about this position should be directed to Alejandro G. Davila-Hurtado at .

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;

Processes 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; payroll procedures, financial terminology and coding, statements and budget preparations;

Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; performing arithmetical computations;

Ability to perform general clerical tasks; handle large amounts of money; operate a variety of office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of 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 to a maximum of two (2) years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with servicing client accounts and/or banking;

Experience using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Teams;

Experience using financial software, such as PeopleSoft or QuickBooks, to perform financial functions with regard to basic office skills;

Experience in bookkeeping and other financial records;

Experience maintaining cash journals and ledgers;

Experience balancing and reconciling accounts; and

Experience handling money or checks.

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.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold:

Health & Dental Insurance

Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.)

Retirement Plan

Group Life Insurance

Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance

State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program

Holidays