Accountant(Hybrid)

Introduction

Are you an Accounting Professional seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact? The , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services () is seeking an experienced and qualified individual for the role of to support our agency. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS FACILITY:  Office of the Commissioner () DIVISION:  Fiscal Services Division LOCATION: Hartford, CT SCHEDULE: Full time, first shift | Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (Hybrid Schedule)  POSITION NUMBER:  138347 WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with . Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings. State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click for more information. Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year. Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy to all employees. DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO Prepare simple financial statements and assist in preparation of complex financial statements for assigned federal grants; Examine financial documents to ensure accuracy and conformance with requirements by reviewing related records, provisions and/or regulations; Responsible for accounts payable including distributing charges to proper accounts, encumbering accounts for purchase orders, auditing invoices or payments for accuracy and compliance with state regulations; Gather and consolidate payroll and expenditure data to facilitate budget preparation; Ensure expenditures plus encumbrances are within appropriation limits; Ensure routine payments are in compliance with contract provisions; Work with program staff on creation of budget for new funding. OUR MISSION DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in professional accounting.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Records complex and compound journal entries;  Prepares balance sheets and financial statements involving multiple accounts;  Analyzes and interprets accounting records and reports;  Assists higher level staff in planning, design and implementation of accounting procedures or systems;  Reviews expenditures and prepares or reviews financial statements;  Assists in budget management by compiling and reviewing agency manager program budget proposals, preparing estimates and calculations of projected expenditures and quarterly allotments, and preparing monthly reports;  Monitors fiscal aspects of grant programs by preparing or reviewing financial reports, reviewing expenditures for compliance with grant contracts, providing technical assistance to grantees in maintaining accounting records;  Recommends accounting related improvements to business practices such as accounting controls and financial reviews;  Utilizes electronic data processing (EDP) systems for financial records, reports and analysis;  Assists in EDP experts in planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems; May supervise bookkeeping (e.g., maintenance, balancing and reconciling of accounts), accounts payable and/or receivable functions or other accounting related paraprofessional or clerical functions;  Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of  professional accounting principles and practices;  governmental accounting and budgeting;  basic auditing principles and practices;  Skills interpersonal skills;  oral communication and written skills;  Ability to prepare, analyze and evaluate financial statements and other accounting records and reports;  analyze and evaluate accounting methods and procedures;  utilize EDP systems for financial management;  read and interpret written materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in accounting or auditing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the paraprofessional level. Work at the paraprofessional level requires exercise of some independent judgment in applying basic accounting principles and may be compared to the level of a full charge bookkeeper.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Assistant Accountant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Successful completion of an Accounting Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience and Special Experience. 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. Two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Accountant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience preparing reports and reconciling using CORE-CT or other software programs. Experience extracting, reviewing, interpreting and analyzing financial information from databases and other sources. Experience performing accounting for federal grants. Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel to create analytical reports. Experience preparing related financial written reports and narratives.  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.

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.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold: Health & Dental Insurance Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.) Retirement Plan Group Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program Holidays

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