STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Accounting Careers Trainee

Recruitment #210226-0034AR-002

Introduction

          

The State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), is an agency whose mission is to provide accounting and financial services, to administer employee and retiree benefits, to develop accounting policy and exercise accounting oversight, and to prepare financial reports for the state, federal and municipal governments and the public.  

We seek to hire an Accounting Careers Trainee with a target class of Accountant in our Budget and Financial Analysis Division. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and is located at the newly renovated State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, CT.                           

The Budget and Financial Analysis Division performs the state's accounting and financial reporting functions and develops and executes the agency budget. The division is responsible for posting, analyzing and reporting state expenditures and receipts by fund and account category inclusive of federal and other funding sources.

Candidates must have knowledge in accounting principles and practices. The candidate will train with high-level Accounting Specialists to learn the skills required to successfully perform the duties of an Accountant. These duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Preparing workpapers and adjusting journal entries; preparing financial statements for the State’s Budgetary Annual Report and the State’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR);
  • Learning the monthly reconciliation process for fund groups; and
  • Preparing, analyzing, and posting the year-end Generally Accepted Principle (GAAP) closing packages as well as year-end loan receivable balances.

Selection Plan

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.  State employees currently holding the above title or those who have previously attained permanent status in the class may apply for a lateral transfer.  Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Office of the State Comptroller are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.

Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included a resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application. Candidates who do not submit the required documents will not be considered.                                  

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, attendance records, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.  This posting will require completion of additional referral questions (RQ’s) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The RQ process will include a requirement to submit your college trancripts so that your accounting credits can be verified. Please regularly check your email for notifications. You must reply by the deadline indicated on the notification or you will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

Questions about these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: Bonnie.Schlechtweg@ct.gov

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

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.

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

• Knowledge in accounting principles and practices
• Effective report writing
• Ability to read and understand technical accounting materials, such as GASB pronouncements
• Proficiency in computer software applications (i.e. Excel, Work, Access)
• Effective research and data analysis capabilities
• Work experience, including an internship or course work in governmental accounting a plus
• Excellent time management and independent judgment skills
• Ability to work effectively remotely and in an office setting

Conclusion

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES AND THOSE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 

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.  If you are requesting special accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact Bonnie Schlechtweg at 860.702.3323 or Bonnie.Schlechtweg@ct.gov.