Accounting Careers Trainee

The Connecticut Insurance Department is currently recruiting for an Accounting Careers Trainee (ACT) position located in the Financial Analysis and Compliance Unit at 153 Market Street in Hartford, CT.  This is a full-time, Monday - Friday, 40 hour/week position.  

This position requires a Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting or closely related business field with a least 15 semester hours in accounting.Candidate selected will receive on-the-job training and introduction to statutory accounting for advancement into a professional level position of Insurance Examiner (EX&MK) after serving in the two-year training program.

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and a resume with their submission (NOTE: in order to upload documents you must ensure that your internet browser’s ‘pop-up’ blocker is off. Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation into JobAps.). Questions about these required documents should be directed to Carmen Rivera, Carmen.B.Rivera@ct.gov, 860-297-3936. 

All candidates selected for interview will be required to bring a copy of their college transcripts.  

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.

The preferred candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Word   and have strong interpersonal skill, strong oral and written communications skills.

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.