Associate Accounts Examiner Position Available In Capitol, Connecticut

Associate Accounts Examiner Recruitment # 250620-0946AR-001 Location Newington, CT Date Opened 6/24/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $90,309 – $116,146/year Job Type Open to Statewide Employees Close Date 7/1/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The State of Connecticut, (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Transportation ( CTDOT (https://portal.ct.gov/DOT?language=en_US) ) is now accepting applications for an exciting Associate Accounts Examiner (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?

ClassNumber=0946AR&R1=&R3=) opportunity within the Office of the Commissioner – Internal Audit Division.

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The Role:

You will be primarily responsible for auditing the accounts and operations of the DOT. This includes planning and performing scheduled financial and operational audits, and special projects and reviews.

Additional responsibilities include:

+ Planning of audit engagement and special reviews + Development of audit plans and programs + Performing audit test work + Development of audit findings and recommendations + Writing audit reports and special project and review memorandums

Position Highlights:

+ Monday through Friday + First Shift + Full time (40 hrs/week) +

Location:

Headquarters in Newington, CT + Eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period in accordance with the Telework Policy (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/opm/olr/notices/2021-tw-final-agreement-with-arbitrated-issue-included.pdf)

About Us:

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT’s mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values here! (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/about-us/mission-vision-pillars-and-values?language=en_US) Visit our website to learn more about the Connecticut DOT! Selection Plan In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

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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. +

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. +

Resume Policy:

Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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. +

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. +

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. +

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. +

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.

AFTER YOU APPLY

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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). +

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! + 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. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. +

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.

QUESTIONS?

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HERE TO HELP

Due 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.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS

(NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for performing highly complex and difficult examination work involving the financial records of state agencies, businesses, municipalities, or other entities. This class may also be accountable for working lead or consultative responsibility.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Performs highly complex and difficult examination work involving the financial records of State agencies, businesses, municipalities, or other entities receiving money distributed and monitored by the State; + Determines priorities; + Assigns and reviews work; + Establishes and maintains unit procedures; + Provides staff training and assistance; + Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; + Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; + Examines complex and varied financial documents and data submitted; + Researches historical and/or other related data as needed; + Analyzes and compares data to determine appropriate status or action; + Determines compliance of documents or procedures with laws, regulations and any state or federal requirements; + Holds meetings with audit subjects; + May participate in conferences and hearings; + May coordinate unit workflow; + Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of + professional accounting and auditing principles and practices; + governmental and commercial accounting; + Skills + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + Considerable ability to + analyze financial records, documents, and reports; + prepare reports including narrative and statistical sections; + Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience in accounting or auditing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the professional level.

NOTE:

Professional level accounting or auditing is interpreted as work performed as a professional Accountant, Auditor, or Accounts Examiner with responsibility for the exercise of independent analysis and judgement in the application of professional accounting principles and practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training in accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree. + A Master’s degree in accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. + Certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor may be substituted for one (1) year of the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience utilizing Core-CT, including EPM + Experience auditing Federally funded programs or related experience which demonstrates highly effective analytical and communication skills, and the ability to apply acute attention to detail + Experience in Word and Excel including functions such as tables and formatting, formulas, data manipulation, and pivot tables + Experience writing reports or complex memoranda + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or a related field

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online