DCJ Accountant

The Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all criminal matters in the State of Connecticut. It is an independent agency of the executive branch of state government, established under the Constitution of the State of Connecticut. The Division of Criminal Justice is composed of the Office of the Chief State's Attorney, located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and the Offices of the State's Attorneys for each of the thirteen Judicial Districts in the State of Connecticut.

DCJ has a current opportunity for an Accountant in the Rocky Hill Office at 300 Corporate Place. This position  independently performs a full range of tasks in professional accounting while applying knowledge and analysis of professional accounting principles .

This position is full time 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application.

Questions about this opportunity or required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: DCJ.HR@ct.gov, 860-258-5800.

This position is unclassified.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current state employee, who has permanent state status and meets the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

Applicants invited to interview will be requested to supply their last two (2) performance appraisals and attendance records for the last two (2) years. 

A background investigation will be conducted post offer, pre-hire.

In the Division of Criminal Justice, Office of the Chief State’s Attorney, 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 and 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 EDP experts in planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems; 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 utilize EDP systems for financial management; ability to read and interpret written materials.

Six (6) years of experience in accounting or auditing.

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 equaling 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 as a Public Accountant or Internal Auditor may be substituted for one (1) year of the General and Special Experience.
4. Two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Accountant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

Considerable experience with CORE-CT Financial System including the General Ledger, Accounts Payable,  Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, and EPM Modules;

Knowledge of State Accounting Manual;

Excellent Oral and written communication skills;

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite Application;

Strong attention to detail.

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.