Accounts Examiner

State of Connecticut - SDE State Board of Education; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Board of Education, part of the Connecticut State Department of Education, invites current state employees to apply for the Accounts Examiner role in the Office of Internal Audit in Hartford, CT. The position emphasizes accounting and auditing duties, with a hybrid work arrangement.

The role requires strong research and communication skills, experience with account reconciliations, financial analysis, and auditing procedures, and the ability to work independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Two (2) years at the paraprofessional level with independent judgment.
• Substitutions allowed: Accounting Trainee program, college accounting coursework, Master's degree, CPA or CIA.
• Two years as Assistant Accountant may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations of financial records for state agencies, businesses, municipalities or other entities.
• Prepare examinations by reviewing prior audit reports, financial statements, budgets, and data.
• Meet with officials to discuss audit procedures and obtain necessary records.
• Use EDP systems for financial reports and analysis.
• Examine revenue, expenditures, payroll and grant accounting records.
• Reconcile accounting records with vouchers, invoices and cash receipts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel with pivot tables, Access, Outlook)

Job description

Introduction

Are you a current State of Connecticut employee with experience in accounting or auditing looking to advance your career? If so, we encourage you to read the posting below and apply today! The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) invites current State of CT employees to apply for the position of Accounts Examiner within the State Board of Education, Office of Internal Audit.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a state employee, you would continue to have access to the following:

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

THE ROLE

The Office of Internal Audit is seeking an energetic self-starter with excellent research and communication skills who works well independently and in a team environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in account reconciliations, financial analysis, and auditing procedures.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• First shift
• Location: Hartford, CT
• Hybrid opportunity (telework and in-office)

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

Employment Eligibility

• This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.
• 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.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the examination of financial records of state agencies, businesses, municipalities or other entities.

Examples of Duties

• 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 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 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, Skill and Ability

• Knowledge of
• Ability to apply professional accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Ability to apply relevant statutes and regulations.
• Skills: interpersonal skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze financial records, documents and reports.
• Prepare comprehensive reports including narrative and statistical sections.
• Utilize EDP systems for financial management.

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. 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.

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with auditing, including single audits
• Experience with governmental accounting
• Experience interpreting financial reports for compliance with internal control procedures
• Experience interpreting federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and regulations
• Experience writing reports and memos
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel with pivot tables, Access and Outlook

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.