Accountant, Financial Reporting

Recruitment began on July 21, 2026

and the job listing Expires on August 21, 2026

Full-time

Accountant

Location:

Waterbury, CT

Date Opened: 7/21/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary: $82,261 – $106,340/year (
* New State employees start at minimum)

Job Type: Open to the Public

Close Date: 7/30/2026 11:59:00 PM

Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Accountant to join our team.

Position Highlights:

• FACILITY:
  Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
• TEAM:
  Fiscal Services
• LOCATION:
  
  Waterbury, CT
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Full-time (40 hours), 1st Shift, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
• POSITION NUMBER: 139957

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.

Discover The Opportunity To:

• Engage in a rewarding career;
• Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
• Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

The Role:

The position currently supports multiple programs and locations and is responsible for a variety of fiscal activities, including:

• Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing accounting records and reports.
• Assisting with budget development, forecasting, and expenditure projections.
• Performing account reconciliations and resolving accounting discrepancies.
• Reviewing financial transactions for compliance with agency policies, state regulations, and funding requirements.
• Supporting year-end closing activities and audit requests.
• Monitoring purchase orders, contracts, and encumbrances to ensure fiscal integrity.
• Utilizing financial systems to extract, analyze, and interpret financial data.

About Us:

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

The WCMHN’s mission is to provide a comprehensive and effective recovery-oriented system of mental health and addiction services that promotes self-sufficiency, dignity, cultural sensitivity and respect.

Please Note:

A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

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 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 as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor may be substituted for one (1) year of the General and Special Experience.
• Two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Accountant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.