Impactful Fiscal & Administrative Officer

State of Connecticut - DMHAS Capitol Region Mental Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, DMHAS, is seeking an Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer at the Capitol Region Mental Health Center in Hartford. You will oversee all CRMHC business office operations, including purchasing, P-Card reconciliation, bank reconciliations, QuickBooks, and adherence to procurement rules.

The role reports to the CRMHC Fiscal/Administrative Manager and requires extensive fiscal experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex financial reporting and

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of experience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions (e.g., accounting, budgeting, payroll) at least one of which must be an accounting, budgeting, or payroll function.
• One (1) year of the professional working level of Fiscal/Administrative Officer, Accountant, or Payroll Officer 2.
• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half year of experience to a maximum of four years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in public administration, business administration or accounting may be substituted for one additional year of the General Experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes complex financial statements and budget requests.
• Oversees CRMHC business office operations, including purchasing and P-Card reconciliation.
• Reconciles bank accounts and the monthly P-Card.
• Ensures purchases and transactions follow state procurement rules and policies.
• Oversees payroll and other fiscal/administrative functions.

Skills

Public administration knowledge

Budget management

Payroll practices

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Supervisory ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration / accounting / finance

Tools

CORE-CT and STARS

P-Card reconciliation

QuickBooks

Bank statement reconciliation

Job description

The State of Connecticut, DMHAS, is seeking an Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer at the Capitol Region Mental Health Center in Hartford. You will oversee all CRMHC business office operations, including purchasing, P-Card reconciliation, bank reconciliations, QuickBooks, and adherence to procurement rules.

The role reports to the CRMHC Fiscal/Administrative Manager and requires extensive fiscal experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex financial reporting and