Accounts Examiner

Introduction

Are you a current State of Connecticut employee with experience in accounting or auditing looking to advance your career? If so, we encourage you to read the posting below and apply today! The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) invites current State of CT employees to apply for the position of Accounts Examiner within the State Board of Education, Office of Internal Audit.

As a state employee, you would continue to have access to the following:

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

The Office of Internal Audit is seeking an energetic self-starter with excellent research and communication skills who works well independently and in a team environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in account reconciliations, financial analysis, and auditing procedures.

• Monday
  - Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• First shift
• Location:
  
  Hartford, CT
• Hybrid opportunity (telework and in-office)

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state 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.

• This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.
• 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 .gov/ethics.

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the examination of financial records of state agencies, businesses, municipalities or other entities.

• Conducts or participates in examinations of financial records and documents of state agencies, businesses, municipalities or other organizations which are monitored by the state.
• Prepares for examinations by reviewing prior audit reports, financial statements, budgets or other available data.
• For an on-site audit, meets with officials of organization being examined to discuss audit procedures, answers questions and obtains necessary information and records.
• Utilizes electronic data processing (EDP) systems for financial records, reports and analysis.
• Examines various financial records including revenue, expenditure, payroll and grant accounting.
• Examines and reconciles accounting records with supporting data, such as vouchers, invoices and cash receipts.
• Determines compliance of various complex financial documents with applicable regulations.
• Examines accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles, laws and regulations and state or federal requirements.
• For an on-site audit, reviews and discusses audit findings with officials of organization audited.
• Prepares unit reports explaining results and making recommendations.
• May participate in hearings or conferences.
• May prepare remittance schedules for collection or delinquent accounts and arrange for attachments as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of
• Ability to apply professional accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Ability to apply relevant statutes and regulations.
• Skills:
  
  interpersonal skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze financial records, documents and reports.
• Prepare comprehensive reports including narrative and statistical sections.
• Utilize EDP systems for financial management.

Six (6) years of experience in accounting or auditing.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must…