Accounts Examiner #261104-0030AR-001

State of Connecticut; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection, Investigations Division, is seeking an Accounts Examiner to perform complex examinations of financial records for state agencies, businesses, and other entities receiving state funds. The role emphasizes compliance with laws and regulations and includes preparing reports and providing staff training.

Location is Hartford, CT, with potential telework after probation.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience in accounting or auditing.
• Two (2) years at the paraprofessional level with independent judgment.
• College training in accounting or related field may substitute for experience; Master’s degree may substitute for one year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations of financial records for state agencies, businesses, municipalities, or entities monitored by the state.
• Prepare unit reports and recommendations based on audit findings.
• Meet with officials to discuss audit procedures and obtain necessary information.
• Utilize EDP systems for financial management and data analysis.
• Determine compliance with applicable regulations and statutes.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Auditing principles

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection ( DCP ), Investigations Division, is currently accepting applications for an A ccounts Examiner , to support the regulation of fundraising activities within the State of Connecticut. The Investigations Division is charged with ensuring the integrity of public charities and compliance with statutes and regulations governing such activities.

What We Can Offer You

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

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• First Shift
• Monday through Friday
• Location: Hartford, CT
• This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here .

THE ROLE

Within The Investigations Division, The Accounts Examiner Will

• Perform highly complex and difficult examination work involving the financial records of State agencies, businesses, municipalities, or other entities receiving money distributed and monitored by the State
• Determine priorities
• Assign and review work
• Establish and maintain unit procedures
• Provide staff training and assistance
• Conduct or assist in conducting performance evaluations
• Act as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures
• Examine complex and varied financial documents and data submitted
• Research historical and/or other related data as needed
• Analyze and compare data to determine appropriate status or action
• Determines compliance of documents or procedures with laws, regulations and any state or federal requirements
• Hold meetings with audit subjects
• May participate in conferences and hearings
• May coordinate unit workflow
• Other related duties can be found here

Career progression pathway within the State of Connecticut, starting with Accounts Examiner, (current opening), advancing to Associate Accounts Examiner, and ending with Supervising Accounts Examiner. A slogan on the left reads ‘Start, Stay, Grow, with the State of Connecticut.'

About Us

The mission of the State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is to ensure a fair and equitable marketplace as well as safe products and services for consumers in the industries that it regulates. DCP's Investigations Division is charged with ensuring the integrity of public charities fundraising activities and compliance with statutes and regulations governing such activities and compliance.

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
  • and ability to apply professional accounting and auditing principles and practices;
  • and 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 examining and evaluating accounting, financial and operational records
• Experience preparing comprehensive reports including narrative and financial sections
• Experience applying relevant statutes, regulations to complaint investigations
• Experience conducting remote and on-site investigative interviews and audits
• Experience with Microsoft Excel creating spreadsheets with formulas, pivot tables, and using LOOKUPS

Special Requirements

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.