Accounting Specialist

Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller is seeking an Accounting Specialist to perform complex accounting functions impacting various state agencies. The role requires substantial experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management, as well as strong analytical and communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accounts, preparing financial statements, and providing consultation to state agencies.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in accounting or auditing.
• One year performing complex accounting functions.
• Experience preparing governmental financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting functions impacting state agencies.
• Maintain and review accounts for budgetary control.
• Provide consultation on financial management procedures.

Skills

Accounting principles

Auditing principles

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Supervisory ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Job description

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In the Offices of State Comptroller, State Treasurer and Policy and Management this class is accountable for highly complex accounting functions impacting a variety of state agencies.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Offices of State Comptroller, State Treasurer and Policy and Management this class is accountable for highly complex accounting functions impacting a variety of state agencies.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs highly technical and complex accounting functions having direct impact on multiple state agencies;
• Interprets constitutional and statutory provisions affecting state financial expenditures and revenues for the proper application and safekeeping of state monies and securities;
• Maintains and reviews accounts and records for budgetary control of state expenditures and revenues;
• Assists in compilation of financial data necessary for preparing detailed complex financial statements on state fiscal affairs;
• Develops, designs, reviews and supervises implementation of financial management or accounting systems and procedures;
• Trains agency staff in new system procedures;
• Provides consultation to state agencies on matters pertaining to installation, revision or improvement of financial management or accounting procedures;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
• professional accounting and auditing principles and practices;
• governmental accounting and budgeting;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills
• oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to
• evaluate and analyze accounting forms, methods and procedures and cost data;
• devise and install accounting procedures and systems including cost systems;
• Supervisory ability.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in accounting or auditing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been performing the most complex accounting functions or acting in a consultative capacity at the level of an Associate Accountant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training in accounting 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

• Experience preparing and reviewing governmental financial statements and related disclosures.
• Experience interpreting and applying pronouncements issued by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Experience with monthly and year-end closing processes including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger adjustments.
• Experience applying Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, including preparation or audit support for the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Experience interpreting and applying state statutes and federal regulations.
• Experience analyzing financial data and performing monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations.
  

Conclusion

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES AND THOSE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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, veterans, and persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Sara Garrett [e-mail] 860-702-3572.

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Government Administration

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