Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer (Hybrid)

Are you a current Department of Children and Families employee with extensive experience in fiscal and administrative functions? The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) invites applications for a full‑time Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer in Hartford, CT. Position Overview The Associate Fiscal/Administrative Officer supports DCF’s fiscal operations by assisting with budget management activities and performing complex financial and administrative functions. The role collaborates with a dedicated team that includes a Fiscal Administrative Manager, Fiscal Administrative Supervisor, Supervising Accountant, Associate Accountant, and Accountants to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of DCF’s financial operations. Responsibilities Perform advanced fiscal duties including budget forecasting, projections, account reconciliation, and monthly and quarterly financial reporting. Conduct expenditure analysis and provide financial planning support. Plan office workflow, determine priorities, and schedule, assign, oversee, and review work. Establish and maintain office procedures and provide staff training and assistance. Assist in conducting performance evaluations. Act as liaison with other units, agencies, and officials regarding policies and procedures. Prepare and analyze complex financial statements, reports, and budget requests. Project expenditures, assist in financial planning, and maintain fiscal controls by authorizing non‑routine expenditures. Manage various phases of the budget process and make recommendations on policies and standards. Oversee maintenance of accounting records and utilize EDP systems for financial records, reports, and analyses. May oversee implementation and analysis of financial and administrative EDP applications, grant and contract administration, payroll, and complex purchasing tasks such as preparing specifications and soliciting bids. May oversee leasing functions, negotiate contracts, and supervise support services such as stores, inventory, security, mailroom, food service, or maintenance. Perform related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable knowledge of public administration principles, governmental budget management, accounting, payroll, grant and contract administration, and purchasing. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to prepare and analyze financial and statistical reports. Understanding and application of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations. Proficiency in using EDP systems for financial management. Supervisory ability. Minimum Qualifications Seven (7) years of experience in fiscal administrative functions (e.g., accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grants administration, payroll, purchasing), at least one of which must be an accounting, budgeting, or payroll function. One (1) year of that experience must have been at the professional working level of Fiscal/Administrative Officer, Accountant, or Payroll Officer 2. Substitutions: up to four (4) years of college training (15 semester hours per ½ year) for a bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree in public administration, business administration, or accounting for one (1) additional year; purchasing services officer 1 experience substitutes for required experience on a year‑for‑year basis. Preferred Qualifications Experience using CORE‑CT for agency allocation, invoices, accounts payable, commitment control, deposits, and general ledger. Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Excel for data analysis, formatting, formulas, VLOOKUPs, queries, and pivot tables. Experience reconciling complex accounts such as bank and STIF (Short‑Term Investment Fund). Experience managing electronic deposits using the Bank of America Deposit System. The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr CT