Accounting Careers Trainee

Overview

Accounting Careers Trainee – Revenue Examiner 1 (target class) within the Employer Status Unit, responsible for determining employer liability for unemployment insurance coverage and related tasks.

• Respond to inquiries related to annual rate notice.
• Register employers for unemployment tax reporting.
• Determine status and liability of employers (new, successor, non‑subject).
• Status of employers (new employer, successor).
• Handle change of address or status.
• Discontinue or release liability for registered employers.
• Change payment option (tax or benefit reimbursing).
• Interpret unemployment laws and regulations.
• Manage joint and unit accounts of commonly controlled entities.
• Process partial transfers of Merit Rating experience.
• Prepare clearance statements for corporations regarding status with the Secretary of State.
• Identify potential employers subject to UI tax law.
• Notify employers of liability and initial rates.
• Terminate inactive employer accounts.
• Process and record all coverage information.
• Handle liability appeals.
• Maintain accurate and current files on each employer.

• Unit:
  Employer Status Unit
• Location:
  
  Wethersfield, CT
• Shift: First – full time, 40 hours per week
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, Hybrid Schedule

Accountable for mastering skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional accounting or auditing position.

• Receive training in introductory accounting or auditing work to qualify for advancement into a professional agency accounting or auditing position.
• Perform a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during the training period.
• Examine financial records of governmental or private businesses and accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, guidelines, or accepted accounting principles.
• Receive training in maintaining financial records and accounts, establishing financial statements and schedules, and preparing budget estimates.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Business mathematics and statistics.
• Business use of information technology.
• Effective report writing.
• Ability to read and understand written materials.
• Ability to utilize computer software.

Must meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at completion of the development program.

• Experience in conflict resolution.
• Experience in accounting or auditing.
• Experience with the CT Unemployment Insurance Program.
• Experience prioritizing multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
• Experience in providing verbal and written communication to customers.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.