Accountant (Hybrid)

State of Connecticut - Office of the Attorney General • Wethersfield, CT, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

The State of Connecticut, Department on Labor (DOL) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented financial professional to join our dynamic team as an Accountant.

The successful candidate will play a role in ensuring the effective management of financial resources and supporting the department's mission. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of Connecticut's workforce landscape while honing one's expertise in financial analysis and management.

What we can offer you:

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.
NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings.
The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.
Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

Position Responsibilities:

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.

Position Details:

Wethersfield
Full-Time
First shift, 8:00am – 4:30pm.
Monday through Friday.
Telework usually offered at the maximum level permitted by state and agency policy.

Selection Plan

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Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz Pinette at elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov.
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
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.

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;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices;
Skills in interpersonal communication and written skills;
Ability to prepare, analyze and evaluate financial statements and other accounting records and reports.

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.

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 may be substituted for the General Experience.
A Master's degree in accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
Certification as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for one (1) year of the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in Accounting, Accounts Payables, Budget or Purchasing.
Experience compiling and analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports.
Experience with PeopleSoft/Core-CT.

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