Associate Accounts Examiner - AR

Introduction

The mission of the State of Connecticut, Office of State Ethics is to encourage accountability and integrity throughout state government. We provide legal advice, guidance and education to public officials, state employees and lobbyists; interpret and enforce applicable laws; and administer disclosure through the lobbyist and financial filing systems. We are recruiting for an Associate Accounts Examiner to join our team.

What’s In It For You:

Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance. View our new State Employee Benefits Overview page.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday
• Work Hours:
  
  Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Work Shift:
  
  First shift, 8:30 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.
• Location:
  
  165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105

• Conduct audits of lobbyist financial filings and draft audit reports with detailed findings.
• Meet and interface with lobbyists to collect information and resolve discrepancies in filings.
• Perform audits of Statements of Financial Interests (SFIs) for completion and accuracy, and draft annual reports regarding SFI audits.
• Advise the Ethics Enforcement Officer of any suspected violations discovered during audits.
• Prepare annual reports regarding the status of the lobbyist audit program, including data analysis from previously completed audits.
• Provide analytical auditing and accounting support to the Enforcement Division in its investigation and analysis of confidential matters.
• Examine complex financial and other records related to business transactions under investigation and/or audit.
• Assist and support related Office of State Ethics functions, including drafting analytical reports, preparing for hearings, analyzing agency data for reports, contributing to audit decisions, and compiling information for the Citizen's Ethics Advisory Board or agency staff.
• Note:
  
  This position may require travel.
• Note:
  
  This position will work under the general supervision of the Executive Director or other employee of higher grade.

Assistance in applying:
Check our Applicant Tips and Applicant Reference Library. Meet Minimum Qualifications by the closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. Educational credits must be accredited. If outside the U.S., provide documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service. Resume policy: resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. Documentation may be requested as the process progresses.

Preferred Shift/

Location:

Select location and shift you are willing to work on your application. Timely submission is required. Late submissions are rarely accepted. For exceptions, email das.shrm. Salary calculations vary by state employment branch. The only way to apply is via the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center.

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Referral questions:
May require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs). Access them via email or our Personal Status Board.

Interview Preparation:
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The immediate vacancy may be used for future vacancies in this job class. This position will be filled in accordance with contractual and merit employment rules. State employees offered positions are bound by the State Code of Ethics.

Questions? We’re here to help. For recruitment updates, check your Personal Status Board and FAQs. For questions about the recruitment process, contact Charla Vincent cent.

Purpose:

In a state agency, this class is accountable for performing highly complex examination work involving financial records of state agencies, businesses, municipalities, or other entities; may include lead or consultative responsibilities.

• Perform highly complex examination work involving financial records; determine priorities; assign and review work; establish unit procedures; provide staff training; conduct performance evaluations; liaise with other units and…