Accounting Careers Trainee

Target Class: Accountant

Recruitment #210226-0034AR-001

Location

Hartford, CT

Date Opened

3/2/2021 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$52,825* - $63,596/year (*Note salary information in Introduction)

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

3/16/2021 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is responsible for strengthening the state's competitive position in all areas of economic development, community development, tourism and culture. DECD has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Careers Trainee (ACT) with a target class of Accountant. The ACT will have a commitment to excellence and is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where teamwork is important. In this position, you will develop accounting skills across a broad range of program areas.

Note: As an Accounting Careers Trainee you will be a part of a 1 or 2 year training program depending on your level of education. The length of the training program is 2 years for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or in a closely related business field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting. The length of the training program is 1 year for individuals with a Master’s degree in accounting or in a closely related business field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting. The length of the training program for an individual who earns a Master’s degree in accounting or in a closely related business field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting while assigned to this classification is 1 year from the date the Master’s degree is conferred or the end of the original 2 year training period, whichever comes first.

Salary Note:

Minimum Requirements	Hiring Rate	Completion of 1 year of Training
Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in accounting	Step 3 $52,825.00	Step 5: $56,379.00
Bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in accounting	Step 5: $56,379.00	Step 7: $59,945.00
Master's degree in a related field and 15 credits in accounting	Step 5: $56,379.00	Step 7: $59,945.00
Master's degree in a related field and 30 semester hours in accounting	Step 6: $58,167.00	Step 7: $59,945.00

Work-Life Balance & Employee Value Proposition (EVP): Full-time 40 hours per week, located at 450 Columbus Avenue in Hartford, CT. Telework and alternative work schedules are available along with a comprehensive benefits package. Schedule is Monday-Friday, however occasional flexibility is required to meet agency needs.

What’s in It For You- Leading Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary structure, excellent health & dental coverage, generous vacation, personal, and sick time, retirement plan options & more!

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

Please ensure that your application is complete, you will not be able to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.

Applicants invited to interview will be asked to supply: performance reviews and attendance records for the last two (2) years (state employees) and three (3) professional references.

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. You must reply by the deadline indicated on the notification or you will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

Should you have questions regarding this recruitment please contact Raisa Capellan at raisa.capellan@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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, SKILL AND ABILITY

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with accounts receivable.
Experience with accounts payable.
Experience creating reports using Excel.
Experience using accounting software to perform reconciliations.

Conclusion

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.