Accounting Careers Trainee Target Class: Accountant #260317-0034AR-001

The State of Connecticut is seeking an Accounting Careers Trainee for the Department of Administrative Services (DAS). This role involves on-the-job training to prepare for advancement into a professional Accountant position, with responsibilities including application review, payments, and project budgeting within the school construction grants process.

Responsibilities

• Receives training in introductory accounting or auditing work for development of skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement into a professional agency accounting or auditing position
• Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during the course of the training period
• Examines financial records of governmental or private businesses and accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, guidelines or accepted accounting principles
• May receive training in such areas as maintaining financial records and accounts, establishing financial statements and schedules, and preparing budget estimates
• Performs related duties as required

Skills

• Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in accounting and/or qualifying experience
• Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours in accounting
• Master's degree in a related field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting
• Master's degree in a related field with at least 30 semester hours in accounting
• Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program
• Experience reviewing financial documents for compliance with statues, regulations, or grant requirements
• Experience in governmental accounting, public sector finance, or grant administration
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, including pivot tables, formulas, and data validation
• Experience interpreting or applying statues, regulations, or formal policy guidance
• Experience communicating financial or compliance requirements to management

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

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