Accounting Careers Trainee Hybrid #260723-0034AR-001

Eager to pursue a career in Accounting with the State of Connecticut? The Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. We are currently recruiting for an Accounting Careers Trainee within the Employer Tax Accounting Unit, with the target class of Revenue Examiner 1.

The Employer Tax Accounting Unit is responsible for depositing Unemployment Insurance contributions and special assessments into the appropriate accounts, processing and recording all deposits and tax information to individual employer accounts, processing employer refunds, reviewing credits, billing non-profit organizations, municipalities, and government agencies participating in the reimbursement method of payment.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Receives training in introductory accounting or auditing work for development of skills and knowledge 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 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 maintaining financial records and accounts, establishing financial statements and schedules, and preparing budget estimates.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of business mathematics and statistics.
• Knowledge of business uses of information technology.
• Knowledge of effective report writing.
• Ability to read and understand written materials.
• Ability to utilize computer software.
• Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements for hiring rate and salary adjustment after one year of training:

• Completion of 1 Year of Training: Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 semester hours in accounting and/or qualifying experience
  • Hiring Rate: $67,460/year
  • After 1 Year: $70,542/year
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours in accounting
  • Hiring Rate: $69,521/year
  • After 1 Year: $72,661/year
• Master’s degree in a related field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting
  • Hiring Rate: $71,606/year
  • After 1 Year: $74,843/year

The salary for an employee who completes any of the above minimum requirements after initial appointment will be adjusted effective the pay period following the date the degree has been conferred or the appropriate number of credits have been earned. For current state employees, compensation will follow guidelines set forth by the Department of Administrative Services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in conflict resolution.
• Experience in accounting or auditing.
• Experience with the CT Unemployment Insurance Program.
• Experience in prioritizing multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel.
• Experience in providing verbal and written communication to customers.

Benefits

Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page for details. Benefits include:

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance.

Schedule

• Shift: First (full-time, 40 hours per week).
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, hybrid.
• Location: Wethersfield, CT.

About Us

The Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. We assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy through comprehensive, high-integrated services that meet the needs of our customers.