Connecticut
Introduction
Do you have six (6) years of experience in accounting or auditing? If so, we encourage you to consider the Accountant position below! The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) – is accepting applications for one (1) full‑time Accountant position located in Hartford, CT.
Position Highlights Location: 55 Farmington Avenue | Full‑time | Hybrid Monday - Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Responsibilities
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, designing, and implementing accounting procedures or systems;
Review expenditures and prepare or review 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;
Monitor 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;
Recommend accounting‑related improvements to business practices such as accounting controls and financial reviews;
Utilize electronic data processing (EDP) systems for financial records, reports and analysis;
Assist 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;
Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
Six (6) years of experience in accounting or auditing.
At least two (2) years of experience at the paraprofessional level in accounting or auditing.
General and special experience may be substituted by approved training programs or academic credentials as specified in the full posting.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with federal financial expenditure reporting and claiming.
Experience with budget preparation.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and functions.
Experience with reviewing, tracking, and monitoring financial expenditures for compliance with state and federal regulations.
Experience with reviewing audit reports and responding to findings and corrective actions.
Experience determining compliance of complex financial documents with applicable federal regulations.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the application of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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Position Highlights Location: 55 Farmington Avenue | Full‑time | Hybrid Monday - Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Responsibilities
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, designing, and implementing accounting procedures or systems;
Review expenditures and prepare or review 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;
Monitor 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;
Recommend accounting‑related improvements to business practices such as accounting controls and financial reviews;
Utilize electronic data processing (EDP) systems for financial records, reports and analysis;
Assist 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;
Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
Six (6) years of experience in accounting or auditing.
At least two (2) years of experience at the paraprofessional level in accounting or auditing.
General and special experience may be substituted by approved training programs or academic credentials as specified in the full posting.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with federal financial expenditure reporting and claiming.
Experience with budget preparation.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and functions.
Experience with reviewing, tracking, and monitoring financial expenditures for compliance with state and federal regulations.
Experience with reviewing audit reports and responding to findings and corrective actions.
Experience determining compliance of complex financial documents with applicable federal regulations.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the application of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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