Associate Accounts Examiner AR

Overview

Introduction The mission of the State of Connecticut, Office of State Ethics is to encourage accountability and integrity throughout state government. We do this by providing legal advice, guidance and education to public officials, state employees and lobbyists; by sensibly interpreting and, when necessary, fairly and impartially enforcing applicable laws; and by ensuring required disclosure through the administration of the lobbyist and financial filing systems.

We are recruiting for an Associate Accounts Examiner to join our team and experience a rewarding career with us!

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!

• 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

In addition to the examples of duties listed below, the individual in this role will also be responsible for:

• Conducting audits of lobbyist financial filings and drafting audit reports with detailed findings;
• Meeting and interfacing with lobbyists to collect information and resolve discrepancies in filings;
• Performing audits of Statements of Financial Interests (SFIs) for completion and accuracy, and drafting annual reports regarding SFI audits;
• Advising the Ethics Enforcement Officer of any suspected violations of the Code of Ethics discovered during audits;
• Preparing annual reports regarding the status of the lobbyist audit program, including analysis of data regarding previously completed audits;
• Providing analytical auditing and accounting support to the Enforcement Division in its investigation and analysis of confidential matters;
• Examining complex financial and other records related to business transactions under investigation and/or audit;
• Assisting and supporting other related Office of State Ethics functions, including, but not limited to: drafting of analytical reports; preparing for hearings; analyzing agency data for various reports and initiatives; contributing to decision-making related to the audit function; 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.

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• Meet
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:
  List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Resume Policy:
  Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/
  
  Location:
  
  Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission:
  All application materials must be received by the job posting…