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Accounting Specialist

Recruitment # 250515-0009AR-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 5/20/2025 11:00:00 AM

Salary $100,522* - $130,661/year (*new state employees start at minimum of the pay plan)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 6/4/2025 11:59:00 PM

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+ Introduction

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) (https://www.osc.ct.gov/) is currently seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounting Specialist (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0009AR&R1=&R3=) to join the Accounting and Reporting Unit within our Budget and Financial Analysis Division. Join our team and embark on a rewarding career that offers growth, superlative benefits, and a culture that encourages work/life balance.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

+ Join a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on America’s Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024.

+ Comprehensive health and dental insurance (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) , providing you with peace of mind and access to quality healthcare.

+ Robust pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings to secure your financial future.

+ Generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, personal days, and 13 holidays per calendar year.

+ We are an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, which means you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

+ A culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPSlideDeckFall2021.pdf) and offers alternate work schedules and telecommuting options.

+ Opportunities to invest in your professional growth and development with training programs, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the State of Connecticut.

+ Connecticut is a strong community with a lot to offer in entertainment, food and shopping, recreation in our beautiful state parks and forests, diverse culture, and rich history. Learn more about all Connecticut has to offer. (https://www.ctvisit.com/)

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 possess considerable knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices including governmental accounting and budgeting.

+ You have strong analytical skills and experience evaluating financial records, methods, and procedures.

+ You are systematically-minded and can devise and install accounting procedures and systems.

+ You want to do work that matters and want to build a better Connecticut with the Office of the State Comptroller, promoting economic growth, advocating for fiscal control, and championing policies that lower costs.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

+ Support the preparation of the statutory financial statements and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR);

+ Assist with year-end closing activities, including the close of budget and general ledgers (Mod_Accrl and Mod_Cash);

+ Establish budgets for new fiscal years;

+ Prepare, review, and approve journal entries;

+ Process budget appropriations and allotment documents in Core-CT;

+ Train or support training of staff on procedures;

+ Perform other related duties as required.

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 Budget and Financial Analysis Division performs the state’s accounting and financial reporting functions and develops and executes the agency budget. The division is accountable for posting, analyzing, and reporting state expenditures and regularly monitors the health of the state’s budget condition.

Selection Plan

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! 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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ 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 [email protected].

+ 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

+ 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!

+ 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.

+ 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, 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

+ 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 any questions about this recruitment, please contact Sara Garrett at [email protected] or 860-702-3572.

+ Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn to stay updated on our career opportunities and news.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Offices of State Comptroller, State Treasurer and Policy and Management this class is accountable for highly complex accounting functions impacting a variety of state agencies.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Performs highly technical and complex accounting functions having direct impact on multiple state agencies;

+ Interprets constitutional and statutory provisions affecting state financial expenditures and revenues for the proper application and safekeeping of state monies and securities;

+ Maintains and reviews accounts and records for budgetary control of state expenditures and revenues;

+ Assists in compilation of financial data necessary for preparing detailed complex financial statements on state fiscal affairs;

+ Develops, designs, reviews and supervises implementation of financial management or accounting systems and procedures;

+ Trains agency staff in new system procedures;

+ Provides consultation to state agencies on matters pertaining to installation, revision or improvement of financial management or accounting procedures;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ professional accounting and auditing principles and practices;

+ governmental accounting and budgeting;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Considerable ability to

+ evaluate and analyze accounting forms, methods and procedures and cost data;

+ devise and install accounting procedures and systems including cost systems;

+ Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in accounting or auditing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been performing the most complex accounting functions or acting in a consultative capacity at the level of an Associate Accountant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training in accounting 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience preparing and reviewing governmental financial statements and related disclosures.

+ Experience interpreting and applying pronouncements issued by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

+ Experience with monthly and year-end closing processes including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger adjustments.

+ Experience applying Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, including preparation or audit support for the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).

+ Experience interpreting and applying state statutes and federal regulations.

+ Experience analyzing financial data and performing monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations.

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 require accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Sara Garrett at [email protected] or 860-702-3572.

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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