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Fiscal/Administrative Assistant
Company: State of Connecticut, Executive Branch
Location: Middletown, CT
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 05/21/2025
Expire Date: 06/21/2025
Job Categories: Accounting/Auditing
Job Description
Fiscal/Administrative Assistant
Location: Middletown, CT
Date Opened: 5/20/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $65,979* - $83,953/year (*New state employees start at the minimum)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 6/3/2025 11:59:00 PM

Are you seeking career growth with the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) invites applicants to apply for multiple Fiscal/Administrative Assistant positions. The Fiscal/Administrative Assistants will be assigned to the Payroll Unit, which supports a 24/7 Agency with approximately 1600 employees.

Position highlights

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with an extensive payroll background and experience working in a fast pasted environment. The Fiscal/Administrative Assistants will be responsible for a full range of activities in the preparation and support of biweekly payroll and benefits for an assigned group of employees which includes both managerial employees and employees in many different bargaining units. Successful candidates will perform functions to include, but not limited to, the following:

Audit payroll and benefit reports containing primarily 24/7 law enforcement personnel;
Audit attendance records related to various types of leave (FMLA, Worker's Compensation, Military, etc.);
Identify attendance issues in Time and Attendance software and Payroll software and work with supervisors for resolution;
Calculate payments related to payouts, stipulated agreements, retro, etc;
Apply specific bargaining unit contract requirements as related to payroll including stipends, shift differential, stipulated agreements, etc.

These positions are full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The positions are based out of the DESPP Headquarters located at 1111 Country Club Road Middletown, CT 06457. The Fiscal/Administrative Assistant positions are eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy.

Please see EXAMPLES OF DUTIES section in the posting for more information.

What we can offer you

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Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.

About DESPP

DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology.
Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in complex clerical work in one or more fiscal/administrative functions such as accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grant administration, payroll, or purchasing.

NOTE: Complex clerical work is defined as generally routine fiscal/ administrative work, such as financial record keeping or examining, bookkeeping, requisitioning or payroll preparation at or above the level of Financial Clerk. Descriptions of these fiscal/administrative functions are attached

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.
One (1) year as a Pre-Professional Trainee in fiscal/administrative work may be substituted for the General Experience.
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