Education Specialist - Museum jobs in New Britain, CT

H U M A N R E S O U R C E S

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY
FISCAL SPECIALIST

The State Education Resource Center (SERC) is seeking candidates for a full-time position as
Fiscal Specialist. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

SERC's mission is to provide resources, professional development, and a centralized library to educators,
families, and community members in collaboration with the CT State Board of Education and other
partners. SERC believes that all students have the right to access opportunities and experiences that
reflect and respect their differences and abilities. Research indicates that educational outcomes for
students of color, students who are English learners, and students with disabilities continue to lag behind
the results of other students. SERC's consultants and staff, in collaboration with our partners in school
districts and organizations, build the capacity of educators, service providers, and families to meet the
diverse needs of our student population.

General Summary

The Fiscal Specialist will perform various moderately complex fiscal or bookkeeping duties related to
accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll functions.

Essential Job Functions

The SERC Fiscal Specialist provides a wide range of financial accounting services. Applicants must
have the ability to complete the following essential job functions:

• Enters data into the General Ledger system; processes accounts payable; reviews billing

• Processes payroll; verifies computer file data—in coordination with Human Resources

• Prepares documentation related to payable and payroll matters; compiles routine reports related

Responsibilities

The SERC Fiscal Specialists performs accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll
functions. Duties include, but are not limited to:

issues and assists with account balancing.

• Responds to internal and external customer inquiries regarding invoices or billings,

and maintaining various files on expenses, revenue, reports, forms, and specialized documents.

• Completes account reconciliation; prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual activity

due notices for accounts as needed.

• Updates and maintains fixed assets information.

• Compiles requested information for internal and external audits.

• Works effectively with racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

• Muli-task competing priorities, and remain flexible with changing demands

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, and practices related to basic accounting, financial record

Skill In:

• General office equipment usage and computer applications such as word processing

systems.

• Effectively communicate with others, both orally and in writing, with keen attention

to detail.

Ability to:

• Maintain the security of confidential and sensitive material.
  

• Adapt to changing priorities and tactfully respond to or address high-priority issues.
  

• Ability to exercise practical judgment, discretion when analyzing, and resolving

and external customers using customer service principles and techniques and inclusive
settings.

The ideal applicants must have demonstrated effectiveness in a collaborative, highly team-
oriented environment yet possess initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to manage multiple
priorities independently and work with minimal supervision.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The SERC Fiscal Specialist will operate in a professional office and virtual environment.
Professional business attire will be required. This role routinely uses standard office equipment
such as computers and phones. There are off-site requirements specific to workshops, training, or
school and community work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the
essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; be mobile; use hands or fingers; handle or feel,
reach with hands and arms and lift/carry items. The availability of transportation is required to
attend off-site work requirements.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This role is a full-time, exempt position. Days and work hours are Monday through Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasionally, weekend or after-hours work may be necessary.

Education and Experience

Associate's degree or equivalent, although a Bachelor's degree is preferred; AND 3 years of
office or project experience; OR any similar combination of education and experience.

Salary Range

• $55,500

• Salary is non-negotiable.

This position will remain open until filled. A thorough, updated resume, cover letter, and at least
three professional references submitted with the application package are required for
consideration. Apply online at www.ctserc.org (select Employment under the about tab). SERC
reserves the right to substitute years of experience for certification or degrees. SERC may
expand inquiries into materials submitted in support of an applicant's candidacy without further
permission from the applicant.

Disclaimer

SERC reserves the right to substitute years of experience for certification or degrees. SERC
may expand inquiries into materials submitted in support of an applicant's candidacy without
further permission from the applicant. SERC reserves the right to modify compensation,
benefits, minimum qualifications, desired skills, and job duties for this position at any time. A
complete satisfactory background check is required.

SERC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages
the application of individuals from racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse
backgrounds and from persons with disabilities.