State of Connecticut - SDE Finance & Internal Operations
Associate Accountant
State of Connecticut - SDE Finance & Internal Operations, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Introduction
Do you have experience independently analyzing and exercising judgment in the application of professional accounting principles and practices? If so, apply today!
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is now accepting applications for three exciting Associate Accountant positions in the Special Education Rate Setting Unit. The Unit is responsible for developing and implementing special education rate structures for schools, districts, and approved providers. These are exciting opportunities to collaborate as a team to create new processes to meet the needs of new legislative responsibilities.
What We Can Offer You Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance for all employees.
Position Highlights
Full Time
40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
First shift
Hybrid position eligible to apply for telework after the successful completion of the working test period, in accordance with the Telework Policy.
Location: 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT
The Role
Review and verify submitted cost reports from Local Education Agencies (LEA) and providers for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
Analyze expenditure data to develop per-pupil and per-service rates for special education programs.
Apply approved methodologies to calculate rates for various special education services.
Maintain accurate records in rate-setting databases and documentation systems.
Ensure rate-setting activities align with IDEA state education finance rules and audit standards.
Other related duties as assigned.
About Us CSDE is the administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education. Through leadership, curriculum, research, planning, evaluation, assessment, data analysis and other assistance, the CSDE helps to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all Connecticut students.
Application Process 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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed and submit required documents. Resumes are not accepted during the initial application process; additional documentation may be required later. All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline.
Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) In a state agency this class is accountable for performing the most complex accounting tasks within a variety of accounting programs and systems. This class may also be accountable for lead or consultative responsibility.
Examples of Duties
Establishes and implements accounting sub-systems such as procedures for paying and collecting activities, issuance of grants, loans or subsidies, establishment of rates or schedules of fees, and establishment of account charts for classification of transactions.
Maintains fiscal controls by authorizing non-routine expenditures based on management priorities and policies, examining data and making recommendations regarding timing and amounts of expenditures.
Manages various phases of budget preparation and control such as preparing estimates of costs of existing or new programs, offices or divisions, preparing budget requests, appropriation schedules, monthly budget reports and year‑end budget reports.
Administers fiscal aspects of grant programs by reviewing funding applications for approval, researching and preparing estimates of costs of proposed grant programs, interpreting grant contracts for approval of grant expenditures, analyzing grantees' financial records and reports for compliance with grant expenditure requirements.
Monitors fiscal aspects of contract administration by reviewing and interpreting contracts for approval on non‑routine expenditures, preparing or approving schedules of fees in regard to specific contracts.
Determines priorities; provides staff training and assistance; conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; acts as liaison with other units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; may coordinate unit workflow; may assign and review work; may establish and maintain unit procedures; performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Considerable knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices including governmental accounting and budgeting.
Interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze and evaluate financial records, methods and procedures; devise and install accounting procedures and systems; supervisory ability.
Minimum Qualifications – General Experience Seven (7) years of experience in accounting or auditing.
Minimum Qualifications – Special Experience One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the level of an Accountant, an Auditor or an Accounts Examiner with responsibility for the exercise of independent analysis and judgement in the application of professional accounting principles and practices.
Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed
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, up 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 with Governmental Accounting, including agency budgets with multiple funding sources.
Experience with programmatic rate setting and fiscal analysis.
Experience with reviewing and analyzing federal and state regulatory requirements.
Experience creating and updating accounting procedure documentation.
Experience analyzing and manipulating data in Microsoft Excel.
Conclusion 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. A job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
Questions For questions, contact Anamaria Giangarra at
Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov .
Join Us Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
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The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is now accepting applications for three exciting Associate Accountant positions in the Special Education Rate Setting Unit. The Unit is responsible for developing and implementing special education rate structures for schools, districts, and approved providers. These are exciting opportunities to collaborate as a team to create new processes to meet the needs of new legislative responsibilities.
What We Can Offer You Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance for all employees.
Position Highlights
Full Time
40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
First shift
Hybrid position eligible to apply for telework after the successful completion of the working test period, in accordance with the Telework Policy.
Location: 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT
The Role
Review and verify submitted cost reports from Local Education Agencies (LEA) and providers for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
Analyze expenditure data to develop per-pupil and per-service rates for special education programs.
Apply approved methodologies to calculate rates for various special education services.
Maintain accurate records in rate-setting databases and documentation systems.
Ensure rate-setting activities align with IDEA state education finance rules and audit standards.
Other related duties as assigned.
About Us CSDE is the administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education. Through leadership, curriculum, research, planning, evaluation, assessment, data analysis and other assistance, the CSDE helps to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all Connecticut students.
Application Process 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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed and submit required documents. Resumes are not accepted during the initial application process; additional documentation may be required later. All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline.
Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) In a state agency this class is accountable for performing the most complex accounting tasks within a variety of accounting programs and systems. This class may also be accountable for lead or consultative responsibility.
Examples of Duties
Establishes and implements accounting sub-systems such as procedures for paying and collecting activities, issuance of grants, loans or subsidies, establishment of rates or schedules of fees, and establishment of account charts for classification of transactions.
Maintains fiscal controls by authorizing non-routine expenditures based on management priorities and policies, examining data and making recommendations regarding timing and amounts of expenditures.
Manages various phases of budget preparation and control such as preparing estimates of costs of existing or new programs, offices or divisions, preparing budget requests, appropriation schedules, monthly budget reports and year‑end budget reports.
Administers fiscal aspects of grant programs by reviewing funding applications for approval, researching and preparing estimates of costs of proposed grant programs, interpreting grant contracts for approval of grant expenditures, analyzing grantees' financial records and reports for compliance with grant expenditure requirements.
Monitors fiscal aspects of contract administration by reviewing and interpreting contracts for approval on non‑routine expenditures, preparing or approving schedules of fees in regard to specific contracts.
Determines priorities; provides staff training and assistance; conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; acts as liaison with other units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; may coordinate unit workflow; may assign and review work; may establish and maintain unit procedures; performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Considerable knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices including governmental accounting and budgeting.
Interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze and evaluate financial records, methods and procedures; devise and install accounting procedures and systems; supervisory ability.
Minimum Qualifications – General Experience Seven (7) years of experience in accounting or auditing.
Minimum Qualifications – Special Experience One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the level of an Accountant, an Auditor or an Accounts Examiner with responsibility for the exercise of independent analysis and judgement in the application of professional accounting principles and practices.
Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed
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, up 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 with Governmental Accounting, including agency budgets with multiple funding sources.
Experience with programmatic rate setting and fiscal analysis.
Experience with reviewing and analyzing federal and state regulatory requirements.
Experience creating and updating accounting procedure documentation.
Experience analyzing and manipulating data in Microsoft Excel.
Conclusion 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. A job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
Questions For questions, contact Anamaria Giangarra at
Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov .
Join Us Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
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