Supervising Accountant
Recruitment # 250827-6332AR-001
Location Newington, CT
Date Opened 9/4/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary $100,522 - $130,661/year Individuals new to state employment start at minimum salary range.
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 9/11/2025 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Are you looking for the next step in your accounting career?
We encourage you to apply today!
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Transportation ( DOT (https://portal.ct.gov/DOT) ), is now accepting applications for the position of Supervising Accountant (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6332AR&R1=&R3=) . This opportunity is available in the Budget Unit within the Department's Budget Services Division in the Bureau of Finance and Administration, located in Newington, CT.
The Budget Unit is responsible for the administration and reporting of budget and financial transactions related to various Department Operating Budget appropriations.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.
J oin an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE (https://sections.asce.org/connecticut/awards) ) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS (https://user-qiydjxo.cld.bz/WTS-CT-2023-Year-in-Review-Newsletter/4-5/) ) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday
Schedule to be determined based on the operational need of the unit.
THE ROLE
Key responsibilities for this exciting opportunity may include, but are not limited to:
supervises a staff of professional employees
schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; provides training as required
conducts annual Employee Performance Evaluations
assists in development of the Department's Biennial Operating Budget Request
assists in coordination of the Department's annual B-1a, Request for Allotment of Appropriations
provides oversight of the Department's P-Card program and Travel Unit to ensure compliance and efficient operations
provides oversight of the Department's Other Expenses budget for various Bureaus and offices. (This includes budget monitoring, purchase order and requisition review and approval, correction of related budgets and expenditures, providing financial information and reports to field managers and consulting with Finance management regarding potential shortfalls)
coordinates Agency level budget journals, including quarterly allotments and adjustments, for Personal Services, Other Expenses and other operating SIDs
monitors operating budget expenditures through extensive CORE-CT EPM reporting and analysis
preparation of monthly CFSR for submittal to OPM
develops various ad-hoc CORE-CT EPM reports as needed to assist in critical management review of agency operations
oversees financial review of Department agreements/construction contracts, ensuring that proper funding is in place in accordance with Department policy and state regulations, prior to agreement release
oversees development of Motor Vehicle Fuel additive rates that enable the Department to recover direct/indirect costs related to the statewide Fuel management program
administration, reconciliation, and reporting of the Department's Petty Cash Fund
preparation and analysis of complex budget and expenditure reports, as required
oversees the development and maintenance of written procedures
makes recommendations on policy development and standards related to budgeting, correction, and reporting aspects of CORE-CT
acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures
performs related duties as required
See other examples of duties listed in the job specification (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6332AR&R1=&R3=)
YOUR CAREER WITH US
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.
Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking here (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) !
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
Preferred Shift/Location: 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.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Anamaria Giangarra at Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
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
Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Accounting
Experience supervising professional and/or support staff in an accounting, finance, or budget environment
Experience managing budgets for appropriated and other funding sources
Experience with governmental/state accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting
Experience with Core-CT HRMS, Financial, and EPM Modules, or comparable enterprise financial systems
Experience in Microsoft Excel
Experience prioritizing and organizing tasks to meet multiple deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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.
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