STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Accounting Careers Trainee

Target Class: Revenue Examiner 1

Recruitment #210326-0034AR-001

Introduction


Are you looking to enter and grow in the Accounting field? Does working with numbers while simultaneously helping the Department of Labor accomplish its mission resonate with you? If so, please consider applying for this awesome opportunity as an Accounting Careers Trainee!

Current students of Accounting or related business fields whose Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees (with at least 15 semester hours in Accounting) will be conferred in May/June 2021 are also encouraged to apply!

The State of Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL) invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Accounting Careers Trainee with a target class of Revenue Examiner 1 in both its Hartford Field Audit Unit based in Wethersfield (covering Hartford, Wethersfield, Middletown, and Montville) and its Waterbury Field Audit Unit based in Waterbury (covering Waterbury, Danbury, and Bridgeport). We currently have vacancies in our Wethersfield, Waterbury, and Danbury locations; however, this pool may be used to fill future vacancies at any of our Field Audit locations.

As an Accounting Careers Trainee, you will gain valuable on-the-job training and close supervision to help you master the skills you will need to complete your training program. The length of your training program will vary between one and two years based on your educational qualifications. After successful completion of the training program, you will be eligible for promotion to Revenue Examiner 1 without further competitive examination. 

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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 

 

Discover the opportunity to:

  • Assist in the conducting field audits of businesses of varying sizes, including the largest corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and proprietorships. Audits are conducted to insure that employers are operating in compliance with federal audit mandates and with state unemployment compensation statutes and regulations. The audits require a thorough examination of financial documents, such as state and federal tax returns and filings, general ledgers, cash disbursements journals, as well as other complex financial records and reports.
  • Identify audit findings, including any audit adjustments and assessments when required, together with supporting audit work papers. These reports are prepared in accordance with state and federal quality control requirements and reference applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
  • Meet with taxpayers and/or their designated representatives to discuss the purpose and process for the audit, request appropriate financial records, explain audit findings and answer any questions, referencing relevant statutes, regulations, procedures and policies. Auditors also represent the Labor Department at hearings on contested cases.
  • Conduct unemployment compensation wage investigation audits. These audits require a thorough examination of state and federal tax returns and filings, payroll records, bank statements and other financial records. The auditor applies appropriate state statutes and regulations to determine the proper employment status of the worker and to determine the correct wage amounts for the worker in question.
Work-Life Balance & Employee Value Proposition (EVP): Full-time 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Telework and alternative work schedules are available along with a comprehensive benefits package.

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. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the time of hire.

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application. Candidates who do not submit required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, may not be considered for this employment opportunity.

Regular travel to/from field work assignments is required. As a result, applicants must possess and retain a valid Driver’s license, a personal vehicle and insurance on the personal vehicle. Applicants must list their valid Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of their application.

Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps system. Applicants who submit and subsequently withdraw their application will not be able to resubmit for the same posting.

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.

Interviews may be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. You may be required to provide additional information if considered for an interview.

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

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.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jennifer Neumann at Jennifer.Neumann@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.

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

  • Possession of a Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance.
  • Experience providing verbal and written communication to a diverse population.
  • Experience prioritizing multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
  • Experience with accounting or bookkeeping, such as through course work, work experience or internships.
  • Experience speaking and interacting with business owners, members of the public, and various other stakeholders.

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.