Accountant Recruitment # 250205-0026AR-001 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 2/11/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $78,296 - $101,215 annually Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 2/21/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Are you looking to advance your fiscal career? If so, we encourage you to read below and apply today! The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Administrative Services (DAS (https://portal.ct.gov/das?language=en\_US) ) is now accepting applications for one Accountant (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0026AR&R1=&R3=) opportunity within the Business Office Budget Unit which supports multiple agencies in a range of financial and fiscal services. WHAT WE OFFER + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One + of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. + Professional growth and development opportunities. + A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS + Full time, 40 hours per week + Monday through Friday + First shift + We are located at 450 Columbus Blvd in Hartford, CT + Hybrid telework available THE ROLE As an Accountant, you will have the opportunity to: + Record complex and compound journal entries. + Prepare balance sheets and financial statements involving multiple accounts. + Analyze and interpret accounting records and reports. + Assist higher level staff in planning, design and implementation of accounting procedures or systems. + Assist higher level staff in managing the agency asset portfolio. + Review expenditures and prepares or reviews financial statements. + Assist 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. See other examples of duties below. ABOUT US DAS houses a number of distinct programs that comprise the business functions of state government, including information technology, human resources, procurement, facilities and real estate, construction services, fleet, workers compensation and more united in a common mission to: • 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. Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of CT employee! Selection Plan Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on 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. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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. AFTER YOU APPLY: + Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used 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. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond (http:) @ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! 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 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 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 with accounting and budgeting. + Experience preparing, analyzing and reconciling accounting and budget records and reports. + Experience prioritizing work assignments. + Experience with Microsoft Excel including being able to create Pivot Tables, perform XLOOKUPs and other similar functions. + Experience with PeopleSoft Financial systems or similar Financial systems. + Experience in managing fixed assets. 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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