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.ResponsibilitiesReceives 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 positionPerforms a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during the course of the training periodExamines financial records of governmental or private businesses and accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, guidelines or accepted accounting principlesMay receive training in such areas as maintaining financial records and accounts, establishing financial statements and schedules, and preparing budget estimatesPerforms related duties as requiredSkillsBachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in accounting and/or qualifying experienceBachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours in accountingMaster's degree in a related field with at least 15 semester hours in accountingMaster's degree in a related field with at least 30 semester hours in accountingCandidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development programExperience reviewing financial documents for compliance with statues, regulations, or grant requirementsExperience in governmental accounting, public sector finance, or grant administrationExperience using Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, including pivot tables, formulas, and data validationExperience interpreting or applying statues, regulations, or formal policy guidanceExperience communicating financial or compliance requirements to managementBenefitsProfessional growth and development opportunitiesA healthy work/life balance to all employeesCompany OverviewThe State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://ct.gov/ctstatejobs.



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