Accounting Careers Trainee
Target Class: Accountant
Recruitment # 260316-0034AR-001
Location Newington, CT
Date Opened 3/18/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $54,388 - $70,200/year (*See salary note below.)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 3/25/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut (https://www.ct.gov/) Department of Transportation (CTDOT (https://portal.ct.gov/dot?language=en\US) ) is seeking to hire an Accounting Careers Trainee (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0034AR&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) with a target class of Accountant (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0026AR&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) in the Bureau of Finance and Administration (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/bureaus/finance-and-administration?language=en\US) , Office of Finance (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/bureaus/finance-and-administration/finance?language=en_US) , Capital Services Division, Federal Billing Unit. The selected candidate will receive on-the-job training for advancement into a professional level position of Accountant.
Current college students who will be graduating with a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field by the end of May 2026 are strongly encouraged to apply!
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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Professional growth and development opportuni ties
A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees
Join 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
Monday - Friday
Full-time (40 hours per week)
First shift
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 (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/OPM/OLR/Notices/2021-TW-final-agreement-with-arbitrated-issue-included.pdf) . Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.
THE ROLE
The Accounting Careers Trainee will receive training in various accounting functions, which will vary depending on the assigned area and may include:
Using Core-CT financial modules for entry, reporting, and analysis;
Establishing federal grants in Core-CT and managing complex billing rates;
Reviewing grants, budgets, contracts, and related financial documents;
Reviewing expenditures and preparing recurring billings to federal agencies;
Ensuring accurate federal and state coding and funding availability;
Preparing and reviewing complex journal entries;
Reconciling expenditures, billings, and budgets for grant closeouts and final vouchers;
Performing related duties as assigned.
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 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
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.
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, vision, and values by clicking here (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/about-us/mission-vision-pillars-and-values?language=en_US) .
The Office of Finance is comprised of three Divisions (Budget Services, Capital Services, and Financial Management & Support) responsible for providing the business and financial support, budgeting, accounting, accounts receivable, and federal and state funding management necessary to meet the needs of the Department. Office of Finance staff help plan for, monitor, control, and report on the expenses that the Department incurs while maintaining and improving the State's rails, buses, highways, bridges, pedestrian routes, and various other projects.
Selection Plan
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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.
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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:
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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. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0034AR&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=)
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
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
Experience or training with Microsoft Office, with a primary focus on Excel, including the use of tables, formatting, formulas, data manipulation, and pivot tables through coursework, work experience, or internships
Experience or training analyzing financial statements and data through coursework, work experience, or internships
Experience or training communicating with diverse populations both verbally and in writing through coursework, work experience, or internships
Experience or training with prioritizing work assignments through coursework, work experience, or internships
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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