Supervising Accountant

State of Connecticut - Office of Early Childhood; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut - Office of Early Childhood is seeking a Supervising Accountant to lead the Finance Unit, supervising three Associate Accountants and directing accounting procedures across the unit in Hartford, CT. The role emphasizes policy development, reporting, and inter‑unit coordination.

Ideal candidates will have eight years of accounting experience, strong supervisory and budgeting skills, and familiarity with CORE‑CT modules for financial reporting and analysis.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of experience in accounting or auditing.
• One (1) year of the General Experience must have been performing the most complex accounting functions OR acting in a lead or consultative capacity at the level of an Associate Accountant or Associate Accounts Examiner.
• 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 as a CPA or CIA may substitute for one additional year of the General Experience.
• Experience supervising professional staff in accounting, fiscal, or related fields, including assigning work, providing training, and evaluating performance.
• Experience using CORE‑CT financial modules such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger/Commitment Control, or EPM for reporting and analysis.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or analyzing federal or state financial reports, or managing fiscal components of grant‑funded programs.
• Experience developing or improving internal controls, accounting procedures, or audit readiness.
• Experience with budget development, financial forecasting, expenditure monitoring, or analyzing financial data to support program decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff.
• Provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations.
• Determines priorities and plans unit work.
• Establishes and maintains unit accounting procedures including electronic data processing (EDP) procedures.
• Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards.
• Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures.
• Prepares reports and correspondence.
• Consults with superiors on accounting and fiscal matters.
• Directs review and verification of complex financial documents, reports and statements.
• Uses statistical data in evaluating cost benefit relationships.
• Directs review and verification of posting to ledgers and reconciliation of accounts.
• May direct analysis and preparation of budget requests.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in accounting

Tools

CORE-CT financial modules

Job description

Are you a current State of CT employee? Are you an experienced accounting professional ready to lead the Finance Unit's accounting operations in support of early childhood services statewide? If so, read below and apply today!

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• First Shift, 8 am to 4:30 pm
• Location: Hartford, CT
• This position is eligible to apply for telework, in accordance with the Telework Policy. Learn more about the Telework Policy.

THE ROLE

The Supervising Accountant leads the Finance Unit, one of the units within OEC's Division of Finance and Fiscal/Administrative Services, and supervises three Associate Accountants.

• Establish and maintain unit accounting procedures including EDP procedures;
• Develop or make recommendations on development of policies and standards;
• Consult with superiors on accounting and fiscal matters;
• Act as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
• Prepare reports and correspondence;
• Direct review and verification of complex financial documents, reports and statements;
• Use statistical data in evaluating cost benefit relationships;
• Direct review and verification of posting to appropriate ledgers and subsidiary accounts and reconciliation of accounts and records;
• May direct analysis and preparation of budget requests;
• Schedule, assign, oversee and review work of staff;
• Provide staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations;
• Determine priorities and plans unit work;
• Field inquiries on behalf of leadership.

WHO WE ARE

The State of Connecticut, Office of Early Childhood (OEC), is the lead agency for early childhood services for the State's youngest children; including early care and education, home visiting, developmental support, program and provider development, and Head Start.

Our mission is to partner with families of young children to advance opportunities to participate in early childhood policies, funding, and programs; support early learning and development; and strengthen the critical role of all families, providers, educators, and communities throughout a child's life. We will build upon the strengths of all families and communities to ensure fair access to OEC resources. Having a strong team is critical to us successfully achieving these goals.

Our mission and vision serve as the guideposts for the development of policies and programs, and OEC intentionally frames its policies, practices, and resources through the lens of advancing equity and anti-racism. The professional selected to fill this role must align with, believe in, and promote this mission and vision.

We are looking for professionals to join our team who align with and will promote this mission and vision.

SELECTION PLAN

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee 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.

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 by the closing date on the job posting.

Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, 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 [e-mail].

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

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Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

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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.

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

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 Jasmyn Raymond at [e-mail].

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising staff engaged in accounting.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Conducts performance evaluations;
• Determines priorities and plans unit work;
• Establishes and maintains unit accounting procedures including electronic data processing (EDP) procedures;
• Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;
• Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
• Prepares reports and correspondence;
• Consults with superiors on accounting and fiscal matters;
• Directs review and verification of complex financial documents, reports and statements;
• Uses statistical data in evaluating cost benefit relationships;
• Directs review and verification of posting to appropriate ledgers and subsidiary accounts and reconciliation of accounts and records;
• May direct analysis and preparation of budget requests;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures;
• Relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• Professional accounting 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;
• Ability to evaluate and analyze accounting methods, procedures and data;
• 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 lead or consultative capacity at the level of an Associate Accountant or Associate Accounts Examiner.

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 as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supervising professional staff in accounting, fiscal, or related fields, including assigning work, providing training, and evaluating performance.
• Experience using CORE‑CT financial modules such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger/Commitment Control, or EPM for reporting and analysis.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or analyzing federal or state financial reports, or managing fiscal components of grant‑funded programs.
• Experience developing or improving internal controls, accounting procedures, or audit readiness.
• Experience with budget development, financial forecasting, expenditure monitoring, or analyzing financial data to support program decision‑making.

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.