Associate Accountant

CT; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CT is seeking an Associate Accountant to oversee financial reviews and reconciliations related to grants. The position entails preparing federal billings, verifying compliance with accounting standards, and training staff on financial processes.

The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of accounting or auditing experience, with a strong grasp of governmental accounting principles and effective communication skills. This full-time role is based in Newington, CT, with potential for telework after the initial test period.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in accounting or auditing.
• One year of experience at Accountant level or higher.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial reviews and reconciliations for grants.
• Prepare federal billings and reimbursement requests.
• Monitor grant activity and prepare related reports.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Supervisory ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field

Tools

CORE‑CT financial modules

Job description

Position Highlights

Monday - Friday
Full Time, 40 hours per week
First Shift
Location: Headquarters in Newington, CT
Telework eligible after a successful completion of the working test period.

Role

The Associate Accountant will report to the Supervising Accountant, Capital Services Division, Federal Billing Unit.

Duties

• Perform grant‑related financial reviews and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and support grant closeout activities.
• Prepare federal billings, reimbursement requests, and related financial documentation.
• Monitor grant activity and prepare summaries, reports, and supporting materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support compliance with state accounting standards, federal requirements, and internal procedures, including responding to audits and identifying issues.
• Provide training and assistance to staff on financial systems, reporting tools, and billing processes.
• Develop and update unit procedures.
• Communicate with internal units and external partners to resolve routine financial inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of experience in accounting or auditing.
• At least one (1) year of experience at the level of an Accountant, Auditor, or Accounts Examiner with responsibility for independent analysis and judgment in applying professional accounting principles and practices.
• Strong knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices, including governmental accounting and budgeting.
• Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Analytical ability to evaluate financial records, methods, and procedures; devise and implement accounting procedures and systems.
• Supervisory ability (if applicable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using CORE‑CT financial modules to manage billings, review expenditures and budgets, modify and run complex queries, and analyze EPM reports and data.
• Experience performing accounting functions related to federal grant reimbursements, including preparing billings, managing billing rates, and reconciling grants in compliance with federal regulations, state accounting standards, and agency fiscal policies and procedures.
• Experience developing and maintaining written procedures, workflows, and related documentation.
• Experience communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related analytical or quantitative field.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.