STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Accounts Examiner

Recruitment #260406-0030AR-001

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Introduction


The State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is currently seeking a detail-driven and solutions-focused Accounts Examiner to support the Security and Asset Management unit in the Central Accounts Payable division. This position plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial systems and asset management processes by overseeing internal controls, security access, and compliance across state agencies.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Full-Time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday
  • Location: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
  • Hybrid (office/telework) may be available
THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF
  • You enjoy independently analyzing financial records and identifying compliance issues and can confidently apply accounting and auditing principles to real-world scenarios. 
  • You are motivated by strengthening internal controls and preventing risk, including evaluating processes like access controls, segregation of duties, and financial reporting practices. 
  • You can manage multiple assignments and deadlines independently and take ownership of your work from initial review through final recommendations.
  • You are comfortable communicating findings and guidance to a variety of stakeholders, and can clearly explain policies, procedures, and corrective actions. 
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
  • Conduct detailed reviews of requests for Core-CT security roles to ensure appropriate access and compliance with established security policies;
  • Provide guidance to state agencies and operating units regarding segregation of duties and proper application of security standards; 
  • Review and approve requests for non-standard user IDs;
  • Perform annual audits of security roles, including facilitating and coordinating internal reviews of divisional role assignments to ensure continued compliance and effectiveness of access controls;
  • Conduct reviews of petty cash and trustee accounts to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures;
  • Investigate discrepancies, follow up with agencies to resolve issues, and provide guidance to strengthen internal controls;
  • Review and evaluate CO-853 Adjustments to State-Owned Assets forms to ensure agency adherence to applicable policies and procedures;
  • Approve or reject submissions, identify weaknesses in internal controls, and provide recommendations and guidance to agencies for corrective action;
  • Examine reports of illegal, irregular, or unsafe handling of state or quasi-public agency funds in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 4-33a, ensuring proper documentation, review, and follow-up actions, as necessary.
ABOUT US
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is an agency whose mission is to provide accounting and financial services, administer employee and retiree benefits, develop accounting policy and exercise accounting oversight, and prepare financial reports for the state, federal and municipal governments, and the public. 

We are located in the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. This state-of-the-art building offers free garage parking, an on-site cafeteria, and ergonomic workspaces.

The Central Accounts Payable division manages the centralized accounts payable function for the state, maintains a database of more than 126,000 records on state vendor profiles, examines state encumbrances and expenditures for compliance, processes special payments, and enforces the statutory, regulatory, and accounting provisions mandated by state and federal law. 

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY
  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. To be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the Office of the State Comptroller for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language. You must specify your qualifications in your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
  • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. 
AFTER YOU APPLY
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  • Prepare For an Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
  • 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, subject to the provisions of Section 31-51i and conducted in accordance with Section 29-17a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.
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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, but your application may be considered for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. 
CONNECT WITH US
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  • If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the agency’s human resources team at osc.hr@ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the examination of financial records of state agencies, businesses, municipalities or other entities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Conducts or participates in examinations of financial records and documents of state agencies, businesses, municipalities or other organizations which are monitored by the state; 
  • Prepares for examinations by reviewing prior audit reports, financial statements, budgets or other available data; 
  • For an on-site audit, meets with officials of organization being examined to discuss audit procedures, answers questions and obtains necessary information and records; 
  • Utilizes electronic data processing (EDP) systems for financial records, reports and analysis; 
  • Examines various financial records including revenue, expenditure, payroll and grant accounting; 
  • Examines and reconciles accounting records with supporting data, such as vouchers, invoices and cash receipts; 
  • Determines compliance of various complex financial documents with applicable regulations; 
  • Examines accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles, laws and regulations and state or federal requirements; 
  • For an on-site audit, reviews and discusses audit findings with officials of organization audited; 
  • Prepares unit reports explaining results and making recommendations; 
  • May participate in hearings or conferences; 
  • May prepare remittance schedules for collection or delinquent accounts and arrange for attachments as required; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of 
    • and ability to apply professional accounting and auditing principles and practices; 
    • and ability to apply relevant statutes and regulations;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to 
    • analyze financial records, documents and reports; 
    • prepare comprehensive reports including narrative and statistical sections; 
    • utilize EDP systems for financial management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in accounting or auditing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the paraprofessional level. Work at the paraprofessional level requires the exercise of some independent judgment in applying basic accounting principles and may be compared to the level of a full charge bookkeeper. 

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Assistant Accountant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • Successful completion of an Accounting Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience and Special Experience.
  • 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.
  • A Master's degree in accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • 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.
  • Two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Accountant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with using Core-CT Financials modules to review, process, or analyze financial transactions.
  • Experience independently managing multiple assignments with competing deadlines, including prioritizing work and completing tasks applying independent judgement.
  • Experience reviewing financial or administrative documentation for compliance with statutory, regulatory, or policy requirements, including identifying deficiencies and obtaining corrective or supporting documentation from stakeholders. 
  • Experience applying internal control principles (e.g., segregation of duties, approval controls, reconciliation processes) to identify risks and support fraud prevention efforts. 
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel to sort/filter data, use formulas, and analyze datasets; Word to draft reports or correspondence; Outlook to manage communications and scheduling; and PowerPoint to develop presentations.
  • Experience using Microsoft Access to enter, retrieve, and analyze data in a multi-user environment.
  • Experience delivering guidance or training on policies and procedures related to form or application submissions, including communicating requirements clearly in writing or verbally, responding to questions from agencies, stakeholders or the public, and developing or presenting instructional materials.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  If you are requesting special accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact osc.hr@ct.gov.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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