Financial Clerk

Remote Jobs; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Connecticut seeks a detail-oriented payroll clerk. Responsibilities include preparing payroll, assisting with financial statements, and ensuring compliance with contracts. The ideal candidate has at least two years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in accounting software. This position offers remote work flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Paid holidays

Work/life balance

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and financial record-keeping.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain payroll and agency accounts.
• Review employee timecards and calculate hours for payroll.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and budgets.

Skills

Clerical experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Arithmetic computations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Core-CT

PeopleSoft

QuickBooks

Job description

Employer Industry: Government Agency

Why consider this job opportunity

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each calendar year, with premium holiday pay for hours worked
• Flexibility to work remotely
• Opportunity to contribute to the conservation and improvement of Connecticut's natural resources and environment

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Prepare and maintain payroll and agency accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with collective bargaining contracts
• Review and post employee timecards and timesheets, calculating hours worked for payroll processing
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and budgets, maintaining agency bookkeeping records
• Balance and reconcile accounts, processing retroactive payments and adjustments as needed
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll practices and procedures

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Two (2) years of clerical experience in accounting, financial record keeping, or bookkeeping
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping, accounting, and financial record-keeping procedures
• Ability to perform general clerical tasks and handle large amounts of money
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in performing arithmetical computations

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience compiling and analyzing payroll data and preparing payroll reports
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Experience using electronic payroll processing systems such as Core-CT, PeopleSoft, or QuickBooks
• Proven ability to balance and reconcile accounts
• Experience communicating effectively in a customer service environment

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