Accounting Trainee Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, CT Paid Leave Authority (the 'Authority') is now accepting applications for an exciting opportunity as an Accounting Careers Trainee, with a target class of Accounts Examiner.\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities.\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees.\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n Full Time, 40 hours per week\r\n Location: Hartford, CT\r\n Monday - Friday\r\n This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n THE ROLE\r\n The Accounting Careers Trainee will report to and work closely with the Contribution and Compliance Manager. Under the direction of the Contribution and Compliance Manager, the Accounting Careers Trainee will work with Authority staff, vendor partners, and other state agencies to support the contribution collection system, ensuring the ongoing solvency of the program.\r\n The Accounting Careers Trainee program will introduce the candidate to working in a dynamic, collaborative, and mission-focused environment. The Trainee will gain experience in reconciliation and auditing various payroll records, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.\r\n NOTE: As an Accounting Careers Trainee, you will be a part of a 1- or 2-year training program depending on your level of education.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n 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.\r\n The length of the training program is 1 year for individuals with a master's degree in accounting or in a closely related business field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting.\r\n 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.\r\n \r\n \r\n Career progression pathway within the State of Connecticut, starting with Accounting Careers Trainee, (current opening), advancing to Accounts Examiner, then Associate Accounts Examiner, and ending with Supervising Accounts Examiner. A slogan on the left reads 'Start with us, Stay with us, Grow with us.'\r\n \r\n \r\n *Salary Note:\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Minimum Requirements\r\n \r\n \r\n Hiring Rate\r\n \r\n \r\n Completion of 1 Year of Training\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours\r\n in accounting and/or qualifying experience\r\n \r\n \r\n $67,460/year\r\n \r\n \r\n $70,542/year\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours\r\n in accounting\r\n \r\n \r\n $69,521/year\r\n \r\n \r\n $72,661/year\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Master's degree in a related field with at least\r\n 15 semester hours in accounting\r\n \r\n \r\n $71,606/year\r\n \r\n \r\n $74,843/year\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n ABOUT US\r\n \r\n The CT Paid Leave Authority is a quasi-public state agency which administers Connecticut's Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, providing Connecticut workers access to income replacement benefits when out of work for life events covered under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act and the Connecticut Family Violence Leave Act. The CT Paid Leave program is funded through payroll deductions (referred to as contributions) that are remitted to the Authority by employers quarterly.\r\n \r\n \r\n The Authority's mission is to help Connecticut's workforce navigate health challenges and life changes with greater financial security by making benefit payments to eligible workers who need to take leave from work to care for themselves or a family member.\r\n \r\n \r\n

Selection Plan

\r\nFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:\r\n\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n 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. \r\n 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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.\r\n\r\n\r\n Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates-such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links-please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select "Update My Contact Information."\r\n Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).\r\n Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n This employer may participate in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional accounting or auditing position.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n\r\n 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;\r\n Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during the course of the training period;\r\n Examines financial records of governmental or private businesses and accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, guidelines or accepted accounting principles;\r\n May receive training in such areas as maintaining financial records and accounts, establishing financial statements and schedules, and preparing budget estimates;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n\r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n accounting and auditing principles and practices;\r\n business mathematics and statistics;\r\n business uses of information technology;\r\n effective report writing;\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n read and understand written materials;\r\n utilize computer software.\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Experience or coursework using mathematical and analytical skills to reconcile accounts or identify discrepancies\r\n A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or a closely related field\r\n Experience or coursework involving audits and risk principles\r\n Experience or coursework in writing a financial report\r\n Experience or coursework where teamwork and collaboration were necessary\r\n Experience with Microsoft Excel including creating and developing spreadsheets, using macros, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and importing and exporting data\r\n Experience working remotely\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n