Job Information
State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services Associate Accountant in Hartford, Connecticut
Associate Accountant
Office/On-site
Recruitment # 250325-0941AR-001
Location Hartford, CT
Date Opened 4/11/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary $90,309 - $116,146/year (*New State Employees start at the minimum of the salary range)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 4/21/2025 11:59:00 PM
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- Introduction
Are you a team player who thrives on bringing in new ideas? Do you enjoy multitasking in a changing environment? Keep reading—great opportunity at CTECS!
The Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Technical Education and Career System (CTECS (https://www.cttech.org/) ) is currently recruiting for an Associate Accountant (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0941AR&R1=&R3=) located in the Fiscal Department. The position is located onsite at 39 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105, in the Central Office. This is a 12-month, 40 hours per week position, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
As an Associate Accountant, You will:
Assist Grant Team in fiscal aspects of preparing budget by researching and preparing forecasts for existing or new grants. Analyze financial records and reports for compliance with the approved budget.
Establishes and implements accounting sub-systems such as establishment of account charts for classification of transactions.
Lead monthly meetings with Program Manager, Contract Dept, and Business Office teams to review actual vs. budget reports, provide financial status for grants, bonds and state funding.
Work very closely with all parties involved on managing and utilizing grant funds and other agencies.
Maintains fiscal controls over budgets.
Provide clear communication and recommendation for resolution for any discrepancies found from accounting while maintaining high performance in a fast-paced environment.
Provides staff training and assistance.
Prepare and submit financial reports including but not limited to request allotments for grants, monthly fund requests to grantor, Year End and Project End reports and other reports and projections as required.
This role requires flexibility to take on additional duties and projects as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor. Strong problem-solving skills and sound decision-making abilities based on data analysis are essential. Additionally, you should be able to prioritize tasks effectively and manage competing demands to meet deadlines successfully. We Offer: Join us and enjoy the opportunity to be part of a world-class organization that values inclusion and collaboration. You'll work alongside an encouraging and engaged team committed to supporting your professional growth. Together, we’ll make a meaningful impact on the community we serve. Be a part of our mission to deliver outstanding public service and achieve excellence in financial management!
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Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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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.
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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
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).
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The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used 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.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
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 additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Liz Pinette at elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/elizabeth.pinette@ct.gov) .
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
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, procedures for issuance of grants, loans or subsidies, establishment of rates or schedules of fees, 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;
Acts as liaison with other operating 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;
More information can be found here (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0941AR&R1=&R3=) .
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
professional accounting principles and practices including governmental accounting and budgeting;
Skills
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Considerable 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 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
Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, finance or other closely related field
Experience with State and Federal Grants.
Experience extracting, reviewing, interpreting and analyzing information from databases and other sources.
Experience with Oracle Peoplesoft or other financial programs.
Experience working independently and as part of a team while identifying discrepancies and implementing solutions.
Experience with Microsoft Excel.
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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