Accounting Careers Trainee
Target Class: Accountant
Recruitment # 260209-0034AR-001
Location Hartford, CT
Date Opened 2/23/2026 09:31:00 AM
Salary $54,388 - $70,200/year (*See Salary Note)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 3/9/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Looking to start your career in accounting? Check out this great opportunity with the State of Connecticut below!
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP) (DEEP) is seeking to hire an Accounting Careers Trainee (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0034AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) to work within the Bureau of Central Services, Financial Management Division in Hartford. The Accounting Careers Trainee is an on-the-job training program used by the agency that will prepare candidates for the target classification of Accountant (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0026AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) .
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
NEW: Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page to learn about our medical and dental insurance plans, sick/vacation/personal leave accruals, state holidays, tuition reimbursement and more!
A healthy work/life balance to all employees (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) .
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POSITION DETAILS
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position on first shift. Schedule is Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm, although variable at times in order to meet agency needs in our Hartford office at 79 Elm Street. Opportunities for hybrid work will be available.
This position will assist in supporting audit, budgeting, grant management, compliance and review of state and federal contracting.
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.
*Salary Note:
Minimum Requirements
Hiring Rate
Completion of 1 Year of Training
Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours
in accounting and/or qualifying experience
Step 3: $58,311/year
Step 5: $62,233/year
Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours
in accounting
Step 5: $62,233/year
Step 7: $66,170/year
Master's degree in a related field with at least
15 semester hours in accounting
Step 5: $62,233/year
Step 7: $66,170/year
Master's degree in a related field with at least
30 semester hours in accounting
Step 6: $64,208/year
Step 7: $66,170/year
ABOUT US
DEEP is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making more affordable, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut's economy and creating jobs and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
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.
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:
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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).
Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
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 Jake Ferrari at jake.ferrari@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 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of
accounting and auditing principles and practices;
business mathematics and statistics;
business uses of information technology;
effective report writing;
Ability to
read and understand written materials;
utilize computer software.
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience communicating, verbally and in writing, with internal and external parties, including supervisory, managerial and executive level staff;
Experience utilizing computer software including Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint);
Experience maintaining financial records, tracking expenditures, and supporting compliance with grant requirements;
Experience interpreting and applying state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
Experience performing arithmetical computations and analyzing financial data from accounting systems;
Experience working in an individual or team environment and establishing and maintaining cooperative relations with superiors, associates and members of the general public;
Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial system and/or General Ledger Accounting software to enter transactions and run reports;
Experience working with federal grant programs, including grant award documentation, reimbursement requests or financial reporting.
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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