Accounting Careers Trainee Office​/On-site #260724-0034AR-001

Introduction

Eager to pursue a career in Accounting with the State of Connecticut? Check out the opportunity below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Central Office, is now accepting applications to fill a full time Accounting Careers Trainee position with a target class of Accountant. This role will be based in our Central Office, Hartford CT.

As an Accounting Careers Trainee, you will gain valuable on-the-job training and close supervision to help you master the skills you will need to complete your training program. The length of your training program will vary between one and three years based on your educational qualifications. After successful completion of the training program, you will be eligible for promotion to an Accountant without further competitive examination.

The role:

• Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during the course of the training period
• Examines financial records of governmental or private businesses and accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, guidelines or accepted accounting principles
• May receive training in such areas as maintaining financial records and accounts, establishing financial statements and schedules, and preparing budget estimates

• LOCATION:
  
  Hartford, CT | Central Office
• SHIFT:
  First (full time-40 hour a week)
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Monday - Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.

Hybrid schedule may be requested upon the successful completion of a Working Test Period.

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service.
• Salary
  
  Note:

Hiring Rate

Completion of 1 Year of Training

Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours
in accounting and/or qualifying experience
$67,460/year
$70,542/year
Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours
in accounting
$69,521/year
$72,661/year
Master's degree in a related field with at least
15 semester hours in accounting
$71,606/year
$74,843/year
The salary for an employee who completes any of the above minimum requirements after initial appointment to the Accounting Careers Trainee job class will be adjusted commensurate with the schedule above and effective the pay period following the date the degree has been conferred or the pay period following the date the appropriate number of credits as indicated above have been earned.

For current state employees compensation will be in accordance with guidelines for computing salary adjustments set forth by the Department of Administrative Services, Determining Salary Upon Change in Class Manual.

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

The mission of DDS is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

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 Pam Rochette hette .

In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional accounting or auditing position.

• Receives training in introductory accounting or auditing work for development of skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement into a professional agency accounting or auditing position;
• Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during the course of the training period;
• Examines financial records of governmental or private businesses and accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, guidelines or accepted accounting principles;
• May receive training in such areas as maintaining financial records and accounts, establishing financial statements and schedules, and preparing budget estimates;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of
  • accounting and auditing principles and practices;
  • business mathematics and statistics;
  • business uses of information technology;
  • effective report writing;
• Ability to
  • read and understand written materials;
  • utilize computer software.

Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the…