STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Accountant

Hybrid

Recruitment #230313-0026AR-001

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Introduction

Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to Make an ImpaCT! 

THE ROLE
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), seeks two qualified individuals for the position of Accountant to join their team.  

HIGHLIGHTS
  • LOCATION: Office of the Commissioner (OOC)
  • UNIT: Fiscal Services Division
  • ADDRESS: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
  • SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, first shift, 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday
  • POSITION NUMBER: 138347, 138348
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
  • We offer a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year. 
  • We encourage a strong work/life balance for all state employees. 
  • We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth. 
  • We have limitless areas for you to perform relevant and significant work.

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
  • Prepare simple financial statements and assist in preparation of complex financial statements; 
  • Examine financial documents to ensure accuracy and conformance with requirements by reviewing related records, provisions and/or regulations; 
  • Responsible for accounts payable including distributing charges to proper accounts, encumbering accounts for purchase orders, auditing invoices or payments for accuracy and compliance with state regulations; 
  • Gather and consolidate payroll and expenditure data to facilitate budget preparation; 
  • Ensure expenditures plus encumbrances are within appropriation limits; 
  • Ensure routine payments are in compliance with contract provisions; and
  • Work with program staff on creation of budget for new funding.
      ABOUT US
      DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. We promote and administer comprehensive, recovery-oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment throughout Connecticut.  

      Selection Plan

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      This position may be subject to Federal requirements of COVID-19 Vaccination. 

      TO APPLY
      • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 
      • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
      • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
      • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
      • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
      AFTER YOU APPLY 
      • 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.
      • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
      • 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, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
      • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
      • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
      • 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 which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
      CONNECT WITH US 
      • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. 
      • Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jensine Tran at jensine.tran@ct.gov. 

      PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

      In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in professional accounting.

      EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

      • 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 electronic data processing (EDP) systems for financial records, reports and analysis; assists in EDP experts in planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems;
      • 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, SKILL AND ABILITY

      • Knowledge of 
        • professional accounting principles and practices 
        • governmental accounting and budgeting; 
        • basic auditing principles and practices; 
      • Skills
        • interpersonal skills; 
        • oral communication and written skills; 
      • Ability to
        • prepare, analyze and evaluate financial statements and other accounting records and reports; 
        • analyze and evaluate accounting methods and procedures; 
        • utilize EDP systems for financial management; 
        • read and interpret written materials.

      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 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 is the level of an Assistant Accountant.

      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

      • 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 as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor may be substituted for one (1) year of the General and Special Experience.
      • Two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Accountant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

      • Experience preparing reports and reconciling using Core-CT or other software program
      • Experience in extracting, reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing financial information from databases and other sources
      • Experience in accounts payable for grants
      • Experience with Microsoft Office specifically Microsoft Excel software to create analytical reports
      • Experience preparing related financial written reports and narratives
      • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field

      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.

      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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