Connecticut
Overview
The State of Connecticut, State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) is currently recruiting for an Accounts Examiner. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Explore our comprehensive State Employee Benefits Overview to see what we offer. Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and development. Embrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday. Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Work Shift: First shift, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105. Must be able to be flexible to meet agency needs. ABOUT US: The State of Connecticut, State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) has the authority to investigate possible violations of the election laws, inspect campaign finance records and reports, refer evidence of violations to the Chief State''s Attorney or to the Attorney General, issue advisory opinions and make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning revisions to the state's election laws. The Commission is also charged with developing and implementing an electronic campaign reporting system (eCRIS) and is now the state campaign finance filing repository for all past and present campaign finance records for party committees, political committees and candidate committees organized for state elections. Responsibilities
Conducts or participates in examinations of financial records and documents of state agencies, businesses, municipalities or other organizations which are monitored by the state. Prepares for examinations by reviewing prior audit reports, financial statements, budgets or other available data. For an on-site audit, meets with officials of the organization being examined to discuss audit procedures, answers questions and obtains necessary information and records. Utilizes electronic data processing (EDP) systems for financial records, reports and analysis. Examines various financial records including revenue, expenditure, payroll and grant accounting. Examines and reconciles accounting records with supporting data, such as vouchers, invoices and cash receipts. Determines compliance of various complex financial documents with applicable regulations. Examines accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles, laws and regulations and state or federal requirements. For an on-site audit, reviews and discusses audit findings with officials of the organization audited. Prepares unit reports explaining results and making recommendations. May participate in hearings or conferences. May prepare remittance schedules for collection or delinquent accounts and arrange for attachments as required. Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional accounting and auditing principles and practices; ability to apply relevant statutes and regulations. Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to analyze financial records, documents and reports; prepare comprehensive reports including narrative and statistical sections. Ability to utilize EDP systems for financial management. Minimum Qualifications
General Experience
Six (6) years of experience in accounting or auditing. Special Experience
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the paraprofessional level. Work at the paraprofessional level requires the exercise of some independent judgment in applying basic accounting principles and may be compared to the level of a full charge bookkeeper. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Assistant Accountant. 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 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 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. Two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Accountant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience. Special Requirements
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Conclusion
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, 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. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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The State of Connecticut, State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) is currently recruiting for an Accounts Examiner. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Explore our comprehensive State Employee Benefits Overview to see what we offer. Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and development. Embrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday. Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Work Shift: First shift, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105. Must be able to be flexible to meet agency needs. ABOUT US: The State of Connecticut, State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) has the authority to investigate possible violations of the election laws, inspect campaign finance records and reports, refer evidence of violations to the Chief State''s Attorney or to the Attorney General, issue advisory opinions and make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning revisions to the state's election laws. The Commission is also charged with developing and implementing an electronic campaign reporting system (eCRIS) and is now the state campaign finance filing repository for all past and present campaign finance records for party committees, political committees and candidate committees organized for state elections. Responsibilities
Conducts or participates in examinations of financial records and documents of state agencies, businesses, municipalities or other organizations which are monitored by the state. Prepares for examinations by reviewing prior audit reports, financial statements, budgets or other available data. For an on-site audit, meets with officials of the organization being examined to discuss audit procedures, answers questions and obtains necessary information and records. Utilizes electronic data processing (EDP) systems for financial records, reports and analysis. Examines various financial records including revenue, expenditure, payroll and grant accounting. Examines and reconciles accounting records with supporting data, such as vouchers, invoices and cash receipts. Determines compliance of various complex financial documents with applicable regulations. Examines accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles, laws and regulations and state or federal requirements. For an on-site audit, reviews and discusses audit findings with officials of the organization audited. Prepares unit reports explaining results and making recommendations. May participate in hearings or conferences. May prepare remittance schedules for collection or delinquent accounts and arrange for attachments as required. Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional accounting and auditing principles and practices; ability to apply relevant statutes and regulations. Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to analyze financial records, documents and reports; prepare comprehensive reports including narrative and statistical sections. Ability to utilize EDP systems for financial management. Minimum Qualifications
General Experience
Six (6) years of experience in accounting or auditing. Special Experience
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the paraprofessional level. Work at the paraprofessional level requires the exercise of some independent judgment in applying basic accounting principles and may be compared to the level of a full charge bookkeeper. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Assistant Accountant. 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 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 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. Two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Accountant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience. Special Requirements
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Conclusion
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, 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. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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