Fiscal​/Administrative Officer; Hybrid - AR

Introduction

Are you a current Department of Children and Families employee with six (6) years of experience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions (e.g., accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grant administration, payroll, purchasing)? If so, we encourage you to take this opportunity to consider the Fiscal/Administrative Supervisor position! The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – Child Welfare Accounting Unit, is accepting applications for two (2) full-time Fiscal Administrative Officer positions in Hartford, CT.

We are seeking detail-oriented and highly organized individuals to join our team. In this position, you will review and approve monthly stipends to ensure full compliance with established policies, complete account reconciliations with accuracy and timeliness, and manage the processing of a high volume of provider payments. If you are a proactive professional with strong analytical skills and a commitment to precision, we invite you to bring your expertise to a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

PCN 42907, 43215
Location – 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT
Full-time | 40 Hours per week | Monday – Friday | Flexible Hours

View our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance to all employees! The 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.  for more information.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter.

In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in professional level fiscal and administrative functions.

Performs a variety of professional fiscal and administrative functions;
Assists head of fiscal/administrative operations, division head or agency head in budget preparation by compiling and consolidating data and projecting expenditures;
Maintains budget control by reviewing and authorizing expenditures and monitoring expenditures against appropriations and allotments;
Prepares budget reports;
Prepares various financial statements and statistical or narrative fiscal/administrative reports;
Assists in planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems;
Utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports and analyses;
Prepares or reviews grant budgets and other fiscal portions of grant applications;
Provides technical assistance to grantees regarding accounting procedures;
Reviews various contracts, financial documents and financial reports to ensure compliance with grant requirements;
Exercises functional supervision over a variety of clerical fiscal/administrative activities such as maintenance of accounting records, payroll preparation, preparation and processing of purchase requisitions, grant and contract record keeping;
Performs technical purchasing tasks such as soliciting bids and recommending contract awards;
Assists in formulation of policies and procedures relating to area(s) of responsibility and implementation of such policies and procedures;
Acts as liaison with agency central fiscal and administrative office(s) and/or central state agencies;
May supervise support services such as stores, inventory, mailroom, security or maintenance;
Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration with special reference to governmental budget management and governmental accounting; grants and contracts preparation and administration; purchasing principles and procedures; payroll practices and procedures; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;
Ability…