Accounting Careers Trainee

Target Class: Accounts Examiner

Recruitment #210903-0034AR-001

Location

Hartford, CT

Date Opened

9/21/2021 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$49,271* - $63,596/year (*See Salary Note Below)

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

9/28/2021 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Who We Are

Support Connecticut's Growth - To serve our citizens, businesses, state agencies and other branches of government by providing the highest quality services at the lowest possible cost.
Drive Continuous Innovation - To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of state government using best practices from the public and private sectors.
Provide Rewarding Careers - To attract and retain a workforce of talented, dedicated public servants committed to leading our great state forward.

The Role

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is currently recruiting for an Accounting Careers Trainee with a target class of Accounts Examiner within the Office of School Construction Grants, Review and Audit division. This role will work directly with the School Construction Audit team and will work in a trainee environment with the goal of performing desk audits & field audits related to School Construction projects, meeting with the Local Education Authority (LEA) Liaisons to review and discussing items on a daily basis.

Once training is complete, you will be responsible for field work and preparation of the audit reports for the School Construction Grant program.

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

In this role you will:

Performing field work and audits of the unit involving financial records of Local Education Authorities receiving grants/monies distributed and monitored by the state;
Preparing audit reports including narrative and financial sections;
Acting as a liaison with other agency units, specifically IT and OSCGR;
Examining the financial records and data submitted by the Local Education Agencies;
Researching historical and other related financial data as needed by the unit;
Researching various laws and procedures relating to Local Education Agencies Grants;
Researching and interpreting laws, regulations and state or federal requirements to determine compliance of procedures and documents relating to School Construction;
Conducting meetings with representatives of Local Education Agencies to discuss audit findings;
Performing other related duties as required.

Schedule & Benefits: Full-time 40 hours/week Monday-Friday in Hartford, CT. We participate in a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare coverage, retirement plan options, paid time off and more! We also encourage a healthy work-life balance to all employees.

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Selection Plan

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.

All State employees shall follow the guidelines as listed in Executive Orders 13F (3a) and 13G (3a).

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

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, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.

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

Should you have any questions regarding this recruitment please contact 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 working remotely;
Experience with accounting practices and procedures;
Experience working in accounting or bookkeeping;
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Teams.

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.