Finance Assistant II (Hartford)

Finance Assistant II (Hartford)

Salary

$34.49 Hourly

Location

100 Leibert Road, Hartford, CT 06141, CT

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00979

Department

Finance

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

7/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Assist the (Sr). Director of Finance and the full Finance leadership in maintaining the key processes and systems

within the department e.g. the General Ledger inclusive of subledgers (AP, AR, Inventory and Procurement),

the full cycle Payroll Process; Revenue/Fare reporting. Also provides support by preparing schedules and monthly

analysis, journal entries and selected/assigned Trial Balance account reconciliations. Supports the portfolio

of fare and financial systems (all tasks and the reporting associated there with).

Union Contracted

Examples of Duties

• AssisttheDepartmentbyperformingpayrollfunctionsandaccrualbalancetrackingconsistent with all applicable agency rules and requirements as found in the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), Memos of Understanding (MOUs) and Employee Handbooks as applicable as directed by the Finance Manager or designee.
• Support the Department by executing within designated scope of the end-to-end Accounts Payable and Receivable processes including data analysis and report generation.
• Assists in the end-to-end Revenue recognition and reporting inclusive of the full functionality of the daily Fare revenue process and fare media sales.
• Performing other accounting or administrative functions as assigned consistent with the General Functions of the position inclusive of supporting department leadership in maintaining, continuously improving and training others respecting department SOPs (standard operating procedures), DTPs (desktop procedures) and policies.
• Assists the Finance Department leads with responding to requests for ad-hoc, weekly, monthly, and year-end reporting as needed.
• Attends in-service training, seminars or other opportunities for professional development as made available by the Agency. Provides training for Agency personnel as required. Actively participates in staff meetings, training, etc.
• Works cooperatively with all levels of personnel with ability to move seamlessly from up-tempo cross functional team collaborations to independent project completion.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum possession of a bachelor's degree with major coursework in Accounting. Major coursework in Finance or Information Technology will also be considered. A minimal requirement of 18 credit hours in accounting is requisite in all cases.
• Two (2) years of highly relevant work experience is preferred withanemphasison demonstrating an ability to coordinate, prioritize and efficiently deliver on multiple projects consistent with the breadth of scope outlined in the general function area.
• Solidunderstandingof GAAP and/or GASB
• Excellentmath,analytical,customerservice,andsurpassing written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Ability to learn procedures, policies and complex business rules and "pay logic" along with the accompanying software.
• Intermediate Excel skills - continuously working towards mastery. Experience with reporting out findings using tools such as Power Query, Power BI and Tableau.
• The employee must be able to undergo a satisfactory security and credit check review throughout employmentnecessaryforbondingofemployeesand/orconsistentwithstandardsforemployeeswho handle cash and/or confidential information.
• Must be able to handle confidentialinformation with discretion, sensitivity, diplomacy, and tact with employeesatalllevelsthroughoutCTtransit,andexternalstakeholdersasdirectedbytheDepartment Lead.
• Avaliddrivers'licenseisrequired.Individualmayberequiredtotravelinthecourseoftheirdaily work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform rapid hand, eye coordination and dexterity movements with hands; ability to sit, stand intermittently and for long periods of time.,
• Ability to squat, bend, push and pull.
• Ability to lift to 50lbs occasionally as required.

How To Apply

To view full job description and apply visit our careers website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cttransit\ Please attach your resume and cover letter with your application.

Why work at CTtransit ?.......

CTtransit offers a highly competitive benefit package to all full-time eligible employees.

Competitive Wages

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and holidays)
• 401k and Pension Retirement plans

Insurance

• Low cost no deductible medical, dental and vision including family
• Life Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance and short term disability plans
• Voluntary Supplemental family, Accident Insurance an Additional Disability Plans

Other Benefits

• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Free public transportation for you and your spouse!!!!

For more information about benefits, contact Human Resources.

CTtransit is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.

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Briefly explain why you are interested in this position.

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Do you have the physical ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs?

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Which function do you prefer in Excel? (Sum, Vlookup, or Scan) Explain why.

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This position requires the minimum of 6 completed accounting courses. Please list the classes below.

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This position requires an acceptable credit rating, do you meet this requirement?

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• No

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I understand that preference may be given to applications that are fully completed and include all requested attachments (ex. resume & cover letter)

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Required Question

Employer CT TRANSIT

Address 100 Leibert Road

Hartford, Connecticut, 06120

Phone 860-522-8101

Website http://www.cttransit.com/