Accounting Careers Trainee, Target Class: Accounts Examiner
Location: Hartford, CT
Date Opened: 11/13/2024 2:00:00 PM
Salary: $54,388* - $70,200/year (*See below for additional salary information)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 11/27/2024 11:59:00 PM
Eager to pursue a career in Accounting and auditing with the State of Connecticut? Check out the opportunity below and apply today!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has a current opening for an Accounting Careers Trainee (ACT) with a target class of Accounts Examiner within the Bureau of Central Services, Financial Management Division.
The Accounting Careers Trainee is a training program targeted at college graduates to provide up to a two-year training program to develop the vital tools to work as an Accounts Examiner.
What we can offer you
Explore our new State Employee Benefits Overview page to get an understanding of the various benefits we provide to our employees.
The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule! This recognition highlights our commitment to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.
Professional growth and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. We believe in investing in our employees' success.
A healthy work/life balance is a priority for us. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports the personal and professional growth of all employees.
ACT Program Highlights
As an ACT, you will be a part of a 1- or 2-year training program depending on your level of education.
The length of the training program is 2 years for individuals with a Bachelor's degree in accounting or in a closely related business field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting.
The length of the training program is 1 year for individuals with a Master's degree in accounting or a closely related business field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting. The length of the training program for an individual who earns a Master's degree in accounting or in a closely related business field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting while assigned to this classification is 1 year from the date the Master's degree is conferred or the end of the original 2-year training period, whichever comes first.
Throughout the training, you will:
Examine financial records and documents;
Examine audit reports, financial statements, budgets, or other available data;
Perform risk assessments;
Test internal controls;
Perform reconciliations and basic analyses;
Test transactions for compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations;
Participate in audits and contract compliance;
Interview agency staff and document relevant information.
Minimum Requirements Hiring Rate Completion of 1 year of Training
Bachelor's Degree with at least 15
semester hours in accounting and/or qualifying experience Step 3 - $58,311 Step 5 - $62,233
Bachelor's Degree with at least 30
semester hours in accounting Step 5 - $62,233 Step 7 - $66,170
Master's Degree in a related field
with at least 15 credits in accounting Step 5 - $62,233 AR 23 Step 1 - $78,296
Master's Degree in a related field
with at least 30 semester hours in accounting Step 6 - $64,208 AR 23 Step 1 - $78,296
Important salary note
If in a 2-year training program and have a bachelor’s degree, after one year you will either advance to step 5 $62,233.00 annually (if you have least 15 semester hours in accounting and/or qualifying experience) or step 7 $66,170.00 annually (if you have at least 30 semester hours in accounting). Once you have successfully completed the training program, you will be promoted to Accounts Examiner, salary plan AR 23 step 1 with an annual salary of $78,296.00.
About us
DEEP is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.
