Supervising Accountant

Introduction

Are you a current DECD fiscal professional looking for the next step in your career? If so, we encourage you to apply! The�State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), Office of Finance and Administration has an opportunity for a�Supervising Accountant with a commitment to excellence who thrives in a fast-paced environment.� CONTINUE TO ENJOY Flexible & hybrid telework schedules� Industry leading health�benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage Competitive starting salary and structure� Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings Paid time off- including 13 holidays per calendar year Professional growth and development opportunities Culture that encourages�work-life balance�as well as an employee assistance program Work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’�State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023�State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule ABOUT THE ROLE This supervisory position will supervise and train accounting personal. Supervise complex accounting and reporting functions such as bond fund and federal fund accounts payable, accounts receivables, reporting and analysis, loan portfolio management and reconciliation, Cares Act Fund management and reconciliation.� The ideal candidate will support new program implementation and will serve as a Liaison to internal departments, other State Agencies, and external customers. Other responsibilities include: Establish and update office processes and procedures. Supervise staff, assigns, and reviews work.�� Coordinate the preparation of OSC, OPM and Agency required reports, such as accountability receivables, aging of billings, bond fund status and summary, Internal controls, GAAP and SEFA. Supervise Federal grant program set-up, program report close outs.�� Review loan set up for compliance with terms, loan confirmations and payoffs. Manage voluminous AP and AR transaction while meeting deadlines. Support in audit responses and corrective action plans. Liaison to state agencies and grant recipients in the management of various funds.� POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday schedule First shift hours When in the office, the reporting location is�450 Columbus Blvd

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above�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.� These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applicants may be considered. To Apply: In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with�Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. Please 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. In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to�DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please visit our�'Applicant Tips on How to Apply'�page. Important Information After You Apply: This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Connect With Us: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact�Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov.��

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising staff engaged in accounting.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;� Provides staff training and assistance;� Conducts performance evaluations;� Determines priorities and plans unit work;� Establishes and maintains unit accounting procedures including electronic data processing (EDP) procedures;� Develops or make recommendations on development of policies and standards;� Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;� Prepares reports and correspondence;� Consults with superiors on accounting and fiscal matters; Directs review and verification of complex financial documents, reports and statements;� Uses statistical data in evaluating cost benefit relationships;� Directs review and verification of posting to appropriate ledgers and subsidiary accounts and reconciliation of accounts and records;� May direct analysis and preparation of budget requests;� Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of� relevant agency policies and procedures; relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; professional accounting principles and practices;� of governmental accounting and budgeting; Considerable� interpersonal skills;� oral and written communication skills;� Considerable ability to� evaluate and analyze accounting forms, methods and procedures and cost data;� devise and install accounting procedures and systems; Ability to evaluate and analyze accounting methods, procedures and data;� Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in accounting or auditing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been performing the most complex accounting functions OR acting in a lead or consultative capacity at the level of an Associate Accountant or Associate Accounts Examiner.

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) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in bond fund accounts payable, allotments,� preparing loan portfolio and cash flow reports. Experience reconciling receivable accounts using Core Ct and Nortridge. Experience lending, training, and reviewing work of accounting staff. Experience with Federal grant program setup, accounting, and SEFA reports. Experience Coordinating projects with project managers and other State Agencies.

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.

Salary : $98,070 - $127,474