Accountant

Accountant Hybrid Recruitment # 240916-0026AR-001 Location Wethersfield, CT Date Opened 9/18/2024 07:50:00 AM Salary $78,296 - $101,215/year (New State Employees start at the minimum of the salary range) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 9/26/2024 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (Introduction Unique Opportunity The State of Connecticut ( , Department of Labor ( DOL ( ), is looking for a diligent and meticulous financial professional to join our dynamic Business Management team as an Accountant ( . We offer an exceptional opportunity to collaborate with us in improving Connecticut's workforce landscape while expanding your expertise in financial analysis and management. If you are ambitious, thorough, and eager to make a significant impact alongside a dedicated team, we want to hear from you Benefits ( We prioritize the well-being of our employees and recognize the importance of maintaining a harmonious work-life balance. Alongside competitive compensation, we provide a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview ( page 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. What you will be doing? Organizing complex journal entries and financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations. Evaluating accounting records and reports to support decision-making and improve financial performance. Planning and implementation of accounting systems and procedures for efficient financial operations. Overseeing expenditures and preparing financial statements to maintain regulatory compliance and financial integrity. Guiding budget management by reviewing proposals, preparing estimates, and managing State and Federal grant funds. Position Details Location: Wethersfield Hours: 40 hours per week Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: usually offered at the maximum level permitted by state and agency policy. Why Join Us? By joining our world-class team, you'll be embraced by a culture that values collaboration and inclusivity, where everyone's input is recognized and celebrated. You'll have the opportunity to grow by implementing strategies that create significant change in our community. Our supportive environment encourages ongoing learning and professional development, helping you continually expand your skills and achieve your full potential. In addition to the stability and comprehensive benefits offered by the state government, your role will contribute directly to shaping the financial strategies that advance our mission and drive success. This isn't just a job - it's a chance to develop a fulfilling career while making a positive, lasting impact. Selection Plan Please visit our ' Applicant Tips on How to Apply ( ' page or view our tutorial ( . The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 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. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application 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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz Pinette at . This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. 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 . 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. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview ( . 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 month. Performs related duties as required. More information can be found here (. 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 working in accounting, budgeting, and cost allocation. Experience compiling and analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports. Experience with PeopleSoft/Core-CT, including running EPM or STARS reports. Experience with the software programs and platforms used to process Accounting, Accounts Payable, Budget or Procurement. Experience with the following Microsoft Programs: Excel, Word, and Teams. Experience with handling funds (budgeting, tracking, filing for reimbursement, etc.) associated with State and Federal grant programs or contracts. 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. 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Created: 2024-11-02