Accounting Careers Trainee (Target Class: Accounts Examiner) - #251112-0034AR-001

State of Connecticut•Newington, CT

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a recent Accounting graduate looking to learn from specialists in your field? Does working with numbers while simultaneously helping the Department of Transportation accomplish its mission resonate with you? If so, come make an impact by serving your State! Read below & apply today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications to fill one (1) Accounting Careers Trainee position with a target class of Accounts Examiner in the Office of External Audits which is part of the CTDOT Bureau of Finance and Administration. It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. 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. 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. 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. 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. THE ROLE This position is primarily responsible for performing the oversight of agreed upon procedure reviews of DOT projects for consultants, municipalities, utilities, and railroads. You will learn how to apply the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS) to project costs being audited. You will utilize DOT audit programs / workpapers and develop an understanding of DOT consultant agreements (contracts) including the various provisions that are subject to compliance testing in the audits. You will learn the external audit units review and quality assurance procedures and utilize the State and DOT systems (CORE-CT and Viewport) to capture project costs and project budget data. You will work with other units within the DOT that manage the project closeout process and learn about the variety of project types including any specific rules/associated regulations that effect the performance of the audits.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Possession of a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance.
Experience providing verbal and written communication to co-workers, management and third parties.
Experience using the Microsoft Office 365 including Excel and Word through course work, work experience, or internships.
Experience writing professional documents with attention to grammar and punctuation through course work, work experience, or internships.

Responsibilities

You will perform complex reviews of DOT projects using agreed upon procedures.
You will closeout projects/agreements with consulting engineering firms, municipalities, utilities, and railroads.
You will assist the Director of External Audits to develop unit performance metrics and other statistical data for DOT management.
You will review single audit reports for compliance with applicable regulations and perform other duties as assigned, etc.

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Join an award-winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!
We also offer the convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility. All DOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways or by public transportation.

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