Accountant (Durational)

Our Mission

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing enforcement, regulatory, and scientific services through prevention, education, and innovative use of technology. In striving to accomplish our mission, we embody our core values with great PRIDE.

PROFESSIONALISM through an elite and diverse team of trained men and women.
RESPECT for ourselves and others through our words and actions.
INTEGRITY through adherence to standards and values that foster public trust.
DEDICATION to service.

EQUALITY through fair and unprejudiced application of the law.

Make an Impact 

If you are an experienced accountant looking for a challenging and rewarding position, we have a unique opportunity for you to consider!

We are recruiting for a durational Accountant in the multifaceted Fiscal Services Unit. This position will be located in Middletown, CT with the hours of 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the staff with public assistance;
• Processing Covid-19 funding reimbursements;
• Collaborating with various employees across the Fiscal Services Unit;
• General accounting functions including: reconciliations, journal entries, and more.

More information can be found in the job classification.

Please note: This is a grant funded position. The selected candidate will be placed in this position under a durational appointment approximately through June 30, 2022. This durational period is contingent on the availability of this funding. Benefits and leaves will be subject to the Connecticut General Statutes. A successful candidate in a durational role will gain valuable professional accounting experience but will be required to apply to any permanent positions after the durational period, if interested in continuing state service. 

This is a competitive recruitment, open to the public.

To Apply:

• Complete a Master Application and apply directly to this recruitment.
• All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their 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.

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.

What to Expect after You Apply:

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 will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

• State Employees: Two (2) most recent performance evaluations, Cover Letter and a Completed CT-HR-13 form.
• Non-State Employees: Two (2) letters of professional reference from a current and/or previous supervisor, Cover Letter, and a Completed CT-HR-13 form.

Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks.

Should you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Samantha Wasef, Leadership Associate – Talent Solutions: Samantha.Wasef@CT.Gov or 860.937.6357 

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.

• Experience working in an accounting position where analytical skills were demonstrated to complete projects;
• Experience with grants;
• Experience with PeopleSoft software;
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). 

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.