Accounting Careers Trainee

 

The mission of the Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace.

DRS is currently recruiting for four (4) Accounting Careers Trainee positions in the Downtown Hartford office at 450 Columbus Boulevard. These positions are full-time, 40 hour/week, 8 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday.

The target class for the ACT position is Revenue Examiner 1.  These positions will be responsible for learning to independently audit an array of Connecticut tax types. 

Qualified current State employees being considered for further steps in the hiring process will be required to submit their last two performance appraisals and college transcripts while qualified non-state employees being considered for further steps in the hiring process will be required to submit college transcripts and three  professional supervisory letters of reference.  

These positions are non-competitive. Open to the public.

In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional accounting or auditing position.

Receives training in introductory accounting or auditing work for development of skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement into a professional agency accounting or auditing position; performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during the course of the training period; examines financial records of governmental or private businesses and accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, guidelines or accepted accounting principles; may receive training in such areas as maintaining financial records and accounts, establishing financial statements and schedules, and preparing budget estimates; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices; knowledge of business mathematics and statistics; some knowledge of business uses of information technology; some knowledge of effective report writing; ability to read and understand written materials; ability to utilize computer software.

Possession of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or in a closely related business field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting.

Strong oral and interpersonal skills, excellent computer skills and some experience and training in taxes are preferred.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.