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Published 27 days ago

Financial Administrative Assistant

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Storrs, CT
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    September 1, 2026
    Salary:
    USD $70,000 - $80,000 / year

    Description

    Position Summary

    With a commitment to cultural humility and an on-going awareness of personal biases, this position provides financial and administrative support for the UCPEA Office in compliance with established policies and procedures. The Financial/Administrative Assistant reports to the Executive Director (or designee).

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Perform day-to-day bookkeeping activities including but not limited to:
      • record transactions
      • categorize expenses
      • process accounts payable and receivable
      • reconcile accounts.
    • Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and accessible records of all financial transactions.
    • Respond to and resolve financial inquiries and issues.
    • Prepare financial documentation for external audits and historical data to support the annual budget preparation process.
    • Provide administrative support including but not limited to:
      • Prepare, edit, and format documents
      • Maintain physical and electronic filing systems
      • Assist staff with daily tasks, data entry, and projects
      • Coordinate office maintenance and cleaning
      • Maintain office inventory and orders supplies as needed
      • Answer, screen, and direct phone calls
      • Respond to and direct incoming emails
      • Welcome and assist office visitors
      • Assist with event planning and on-site event support
      • Book meeting spaces and coordinate appointments
    • Perform related work as assigned.

    Benefits

    Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401k, 15 paid holidays, 2 personal leave days, 15 sick days, and 23 vacation days.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Proficiency in English is required.

    Location

    On-site
    Storrs, Mansfield, CT, USA

    How to Apply

    Search Process

    The search process has four steps:

    1. Application
    2. Screening
    3. Skills assessment
    4. Interview

    All applications will be assessed against the same criteria using a rubric and applicants must pass each step to advance in the process. Please note that identifying information will be separated from applications during the initial screening process.

    Transparency

    To support fair and equitable opportunities, interviews will not take place until all applications received between July 1 and July 15 have been processed. If the search is unsuccessful following this two-week period, applications will be processed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

    Equal Opportunity

    UCPEA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a workplace culture rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as people of color, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, veterans, and others from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

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