Job Description

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.

WE CAN OFFER YOU

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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.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Full-time 40 hours/week Monday-Friday Location: Newington, CT. This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.

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.

Duties:

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.

SALARY NOTE

Minimum Requirements

Hiring Rate

Completion of 1 year of Training

Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in accounting

Step 3 $58,311

Step 5: $62,233

Bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in accounting

Step 5: $62,233

Step 7: $66,170

Master's degree in a related field and 15 credits in accounting

Step 5: $62,233

Step 7: $66,170

Master's degree in a related field and 30 semester hours in accounting

Step 6: $64,208

Step 7: $66,170

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.



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