Associate Accounts Examiner

Introduction

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for an Associate Accounts Examiner. In this role, you will work with the Management Assurance Unit and perform internal auditing and compliance functions related to the Maternal and Child Health Services block grant. This position reports directly to the Management Assurance Unit leadership.

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, located at 410 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, CT. Telework is available after successful completion of the working test period.

• Conducts audits and examinations of internal departments and external partners
• Examines complex financial and other records related to business transactions under investigation/audit
• Prepares audit and examination reports for management and the Commissioner’s Office
• Provides analytical auditing, accounting, and compliance support to the entire agency
• Acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies, and stakeholders
• Researches historical and related data
• Provides staff training

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing highly complex and difficult examination work involving the financial records of state agencies, businesses, municipalities, or other entities. This class may also hold lead or consultative responsibility.

• Performs 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
• Determines priorities
• Assigns and reviews work
• Establishes and maintains unit procedures
• Provides staff training and assistance
• Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations
• Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures
• Examines complex and varied financial documents and data submitted
• Researches historical and/or other related data as needed
• Analyzes and compares data to determine appropriate status or action
• Determines compliance of documents or procedures with laws, regulations and any state or federal requirements
• Holds meetings with audit subjects
• May participate in conferences and hearings
• May coordinate unit workflow
• Performs related duties as required

Considerable knowledge of professional accounting and auditing principles and practices; governmental and commercial accounting.

Skills:

strong interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.

Considerable ability to analyze financial records, documents, and reports; prepare reports including narrative and statistical sections; and supervisory ability.

• Seven (7) years of experience in accounting or auditing.
• One (1) year of the general experience must have been at the professional level (professional Accountant, Auditor, or Accounts Examiner with independent analysis and judgement).
• College training in accounting or a closely related field may be substituted, up to four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree (15 semester hours = 0.5 year).
• A Master’s degree in accounting may substitute for one (1) additional year of the general experience.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor may substitute for one (1) year of the general and special experience.

• Experience conducting audits or examinations of internal operations or external business partners, including reviewing complex financial or transactional records.
• Experience preparing comprehensive audit or investigative reports for leadership or executive‑level stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with multiple units, agencies, or external stakeholders on cross‑functional projects or compliance initiatives.
• Experience providing analytical or compliance support, researching historical or technical data, and delivering training or guidance to staff.
• Experience performing audits or compliance reviews of federal grant programs, including evaluating adherence to federal regulations, grant agreements, and reporting requirements.

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Along with the State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This position is open to all qualified applicants, including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. The State of Connecticut may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.