Associate Accounts Examiner

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for an Associate Accounts Examiner. In this role, you will work with the Management Assurance Unit and perform internal auditing and compliance functions relevant to the Maternal and Child Health Services block grant. This position reports directly to the Management Assurance Unit leadership. This position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, located at 410 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, CT. Telework is available after successful completion of the working test period.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of experience in accounting or auditing.
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the professional level.
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.
Considerable knowledge of professional accounting and auditing principles and practices; governmental and commercial accounting
Considerable ability to analyze financial records, documents, and reports
Considerable ability to prepare reports including narrative and statistical sections
Supervisory ability.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting audits or examinations of internal operations or external business partners, including reviewing complex financial or transactional records
Experience preparing comprehensive audit or investigative reports for leadership or executive-level stakeholders
Experience collaborating with multiple units, agencies, or external stakeholders as part of cross‑functional projects or compliance initiatives
Experience providing analytical or compliance support, researching historical or technical data, and delivering training or guidance to staff
Experience performing audits or compliance reviews of federal grant programs, including evaluating adherence to federal regulations, grant agreements, and reporting requirements

Responsibilities

Conducts audits and examinations of internal departments and external partners
Examines complex financial and other records related to business transactions under investigation/audit
Prepares audit and examination reports for management and the Commissioner’s Office
May provide analytical auditing, accounting, and compliance support to the entire agency
Acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies, and stakeholders
Researches historical and other related data
May provide staff training
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