Accountant

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.  The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the closing date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Please ensure your JobAps application is complete prior to submission.  Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete, or inaccurate application may not be considered for this employment opportunity.  NOTE:  You will be unable to make  revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s).  These documents may include: a resume, performance reviews, supervisory references, education transcripts, etc. at the discretion of the agency.  Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

All state employees and prospective state employees must comply with Executive Order 13G (as amended by Executive Order 14C) regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements. Verification of compliance prior to offer of employment is required.

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to  provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.  Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account; however, should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Anthony Lewis at anthony.lewis@ct.gov or (860) 548-3248. 

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. 

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in professional accounting.

Records complex and compound journal entries; prepares balance sheets and financial statements involving multiple accounts; analyzes and interprets accounting records and reports; assists higher level staff in planning, design and implementation of accounting procedures or systems; reviews expenditures and prepares or reviews financial statements; assists in budget management by compiling and reviewing agency manager program budget proposals, preparing estimates and calculations of projected expenditures and quarterly allotments, and preparing monthly reports; monitors fiscal aspects of grant programs by preparing or reviewing financial reports, reviewing expenditures for compliance with grant contracts, providing technical assistance to grantees in maintaining accounting records; recommends accounting related improvements to business practices such as accounting controls and financial reviews; utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports and analysis; assists in EDP experts in planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems; in addition to professional accounting tasks, may supervise bookkeeping (e.g. maintenance, balancing and reconciling of accounts), accounts payable and/or receivable functions or other accounting related paraprofessional or clerical functions; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices including knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting; knowledge of basic auditing principles and practices; interpersonal skills; oral communication skills; ability to prepare, analyze and evaluate financial statements and other accounting records and reports; ability to analyze and evaluate accounting methods and procedures; ability to utilize EDP systems for financial management; ability to read and interpret written materials.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the paraprofessional level. Work at the paraprofessional level requires exercise of some independent judgment in applying basic accounting principles and may be compared to the level of a full charge bookkeeper.  For state employees this is the level of Assistant Accountant.

1. College training in accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
   
2. A Master's degree in accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
   
3. Certification in any of the following may be substituted for one (1) year of the General and Special Experience: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor.
   
4. Two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Accountant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

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.