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Hartford, CT United States |
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Full Time |
| Post Date: |
03/13/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
05/13/2026 |
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Accounting/Auditing |
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Accounting Careers Trainee (Target Class: Accountant)
Recruitment #260310-0034AR-001
Location: Hartford, CT
Date Opened: 3/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $54,388 - $70,200/year (*See salary note below.)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 3/20/2026 11:59:00 PM
The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking to hire an Accounting Careers Trainee with a target class of Accountant within the Business Office, Project Accounting Unit in Hartford.
THE ROLE
This position works directly in project accounting overseeing all budgets for bond funded projects at DAS. This position will work closely between the project accounting unit and the project managers in DAS Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS). This position will also work closely with purchasing and payables to ensure proper purchase orders and payments are made in the State Accounting system, Core-CT.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Monday - Friday
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- First shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
- Location: Hartford, CT
- Hybrid position (telework and in office)
APPOINTMENT
The length of the development program is determined by the experience and training requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent. At the completion of the development program incumbents must meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class. The program cannot be less than one (1) year and cannot exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234.
Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service.
All appointments to this class shall be under terms of a development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Commissioner of Administrative Services. All development programs must be approved by the Department of Administrative Services prior to appointment to this class.
SALARY NOTE
SCHEDULE OF SALARIES FOR ACCOUNTING CAREERS TRAINEE
- Minimum Requirements – Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in accounting and/or qualifying experience:
-- Hiring Rate – Step 3: $58,311/year
-- Completion of 1 Year of Training – Step 5: $62,233/year
- Minimum Requirements – Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours in accounting:
-- Hiring Rate – Step 5: $62,233/year
-- Completion of 1 Year of Training – Step 7: $66,170/year
- Minimum Requirements – Master's degree in a related field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting:
-- Hiring Rate – Step 5: $62,233/year
-- Completion of 1 Year of Training – Step 7: $66,170/year
- Minimum Requirements – Master's degree in a related field with at least 30 semester hours in accounting:
-- Hiring Rate – Step 6: $64,208/year
-- Completion of 1 Year of Training – Step 7: $66,170/year
The salary for an employee who completes any of the above minimum requirements after initial appointment to the Accounting Careers Trainee job class will be adjusted commensurate with the schedule above and effective the pay period following the date the degree has been conferred or the pay period following the date the appropriate number of credits as indicated above have been earned.
For current state employees compensation will be in accordance with guidelines for computing salary adjustments set forth by the Department of Administrative Services, Determining Salary Upon Change in Class Manual.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional accounting or auditing position.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Receives training in introductory accounting or auditing work for development of skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement into a professional agency accounting or auditing position;
- Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during the course of the training period;
- Examines financial records of governmental or private businesses and accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, guidelines or accepted accounting principles;
- May receive training in such areas as maintaining financial records and accounts, establishing financial statements and schedules, and preparing budget estimates;
- Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.
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