State of Connecticut
Accountant Hybrid #251009-0026AR-001
Department of Social Services (DSS), State of Connecticut
55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT
Full-time – Hybrid
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (default schedule; flexibility based on union requirements)
Introduction Do you have six (6) years of experience in accounting or auditing? If so, we encourage you to consider the Accountant position below!
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, design and implementation of 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 (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.
What We Can Offer You
State Employee Benefits Overview and other benefits.
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work‑life balance for all employees.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.
About The Department of Social Services The State of Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services, supporting about 1 million residents across Connecticut. DSS services basic needs of children, families, older adults, and those with disabilities through 12 field offices, central administration, and online and phone access options.
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 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 (½) 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 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 where necessary.
Experience with determining compliance of various complex financial documents with applicable federal regulations.
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.
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55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT
Full-time – Hybrid
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (default schedule; flexibility based on union requirements)
Introduction Do you have six (6) years of experience in accounting or auditing? If so, we encourage you to consider the Accountant position below!
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, design and implementation of 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 (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.
What We Can Offer You
State Employee Benefits Overview and other benefits.
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work‑life balance for all employees.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.
About The Department of Social Services The State of Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services, supporting about 1 million residents across Connecticut. DSS services basic needs of children, families, older adults, and those with disabilities through 12 field offices, central administration, and online and phone access options.
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 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 (½) 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 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 where necessary.
Experience with determining compliance of various complex financial documents with applicable federal regulations.
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.
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