Supervising Accounts Examiner

Are you passionate about making a difference? Looking for a new challenge? Do you want to grow and build upon your current experiences?  If so, we invite you to read on and learn more about this fantastic opportunity for you to join our team!   

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) is currently recruiting for an experienced and qualified professional for the position of Supervising Accounts Examiner for our Quality Assurance Office located in Hartford, CT.  This is a full time 40 hour per week position with a work schedule of Monday - Friday.  

DSS delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency.  DSS serves about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns.  We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities.  Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, and online and phone access options.   

You will discover the opportunity to:  

• Engage in a rewarding career;
• Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
• Thrive in an exciting environment;
• Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;
• Make a difference in the public sector;
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.    

What’s in it for You – Leading Comprehensive Benefit Offerings:

• Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage; 
• Comprehensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings; 
• Paid time off; 
• Professional growth and development opportunities; 
• Ability to serve the citizens of Connecticut;
• A healthy work life balance to all employees.  

We hope you take this opportunity to make an impact by serving your state!

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  

The Department of Social Services participates in E-Verify.  

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application.  Please note you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.  

Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s). These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.  

If selected for further consideration,

State of CT Employees may be required to provide:

• Two (2) most recent years of attendance records
• Two (2) most recent service ratings

Non-State of CT Employees may be required to provide:

• Two (2) 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.   

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

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Julie Barker at Julie.Barker@ct.gov.

In a State agency, this class is accountable for supervising an accounts examination unit or function.

Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews the work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans unit work; establishes and maintains unit procedures; develops or make recommendations on the development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; reviews audit reports for conformance with policies and regulations; may conduct hearings or conferences with those audited; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply relevant State and federal laws, statutes, and regulations; considerable knowledge of professional accounting and auditing principles and practices; considerable knowledge of governmental and commercial accounting; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to analyze and evaluate accounting procedures; considerable ability to analyze financial records, documents, and reports; ability to prepare comprehensive reports; supervisory ability.

Eight (8) years of experience in accounting or auditing.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been performing the most complex accounting function or acting in a lead or consultative capacity at or above the level of Associate Accountant or Associate Accounts Examiner.

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) additional year of the General Experience: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess:  

• Experience in accounting and/or auditing;  
• Experience in medical auditing;  
• Experience working with relevant laws and regulations;  
• Experience evaluating policies and procedures to ensure they are in compliance with established state and federal regulations;  
• Experience with analyzing statistical reports;
• Experience reporting data with supporting narratives;  
• Experience working independently and verifying that work is accurate;  
• Experience communicating effectively across all levels of the organization, including both internal and external partners;  
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word and Access;  
• Experience in creating/modifying access databases.

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.