Fiscal/Administrative Officer (Hybrid)

Civicworks; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Department of Developmental Services seeks a Fiscal/Administrative Officer to support the Individual Funds/Trustee Unit with budgeting, financial reporting, grant administration, and accounts payable oversight.

Based at Central Office in Hartford, CT, this full-time role offers hybrid scheduling with hours 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Mon–Fri. Requires at least six years’ fiscal/administrative experience and one year in accounting or budgeting, and current DDS employment.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in fiscal/administrative functions (accounting, budget management, grant administration, payroll, purchasing).
• Two years at or above paraprofessional level with independent judgment in accounting, budgeting, or fiscal administration.
• Knowledge of public administration, governmental budget management, accounting, grants/contracts, and purchasing procedures.
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial documents and reports; utilize EDP systems for financial management.
• Preferred: Experience with Financial Accounting Systems, QuickBooks, Individual Funds/Debit Card maintenance, and Trustee Accounts.

Tools

EDP systems for financial management

QuickBooks

Job description

The Fiscal/Administrative Officer position at Connecticut's Department of Developmental Services supports the Individual Funds/Trustee Unit by performing professional fiscal and administrative functions including budget management, financial reporting, grant administration, and accounts payable oversight. The role is based at Central Office in Hartford, CT and operates on a hybrid schedule with Monday–Friday hours from 7:00 am–3:30 pm. This full-time position requires at least six years of fiscal/administrative experience with at least one year in accounting or budgeting, and candidates must be current DDS employees.

Key qualifications:

• Six years of experience in fiscal/administrative functions (accounting, budget management, grant administration, payroll, purchasing)
• Two years at or above paraprofessional level with independent judgment in accounting, budgeting, or fiscal administration
• Knowledge of public administration, governmental budget management, accounting, grants/contracts, and purchasing procedures
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial documents and reports; utilize EDP systems for financial management
• Preferred: Experience with Financial Accounting Systems, QuickBooks, Individual Funds/Debit Card maintenance, and Trustee Accounts