Associate Accounts Examiner
Hybrid
Recruitment # 260701-0946AR-001
Location Hartford, CT
Date Opened 7/6/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $94,882 - $122,027/year
Job Type Open to Statewide Employees
Close Date 7/14/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Public Health (DPH (https://portal.ct.gov/dph?language=en_US) ) is recruiting for an Associate Accounts Examiner (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0946AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) . In this role, you will work with the Management Assurance Unit and perform internal auditing and compliance functions relevant to the Maternal and Child Health Services block grant. This position reports directly to the Management Assurance Unit leadership.
This position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, located at 410 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, CT. Telework is available after successful completion of the working test period
Statewide Opportunity
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state 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.
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Comprehensive state employee benefits
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Professional growth and development opportunities
A commitment to supporting a healthy work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf)
Position Highlights
Conducts audits and examinations of internal departments and external partners
Examines complex financial and other records related to business transactions under investigation/audit
Prepares audit and examination reports for management and the Commissioner's Office
May provide analytical auditing, accounting, and compliance support to the entire agency
Acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies, and stakeholders
Researches historical and other related data
May provide staff training
About Us
The mission of the Department of Public Health is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:
Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy
Preventing disease, injury, and disability
Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health-recognized as a human right and a priority of the state
DPH fulfills this mission through the implementation of its Strategic Plan, guiding the work that ensures safe, sustainable, and equitable public health systems statewide.
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.
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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.
This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.
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 Ben Beaudry at Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for performing highly complex and difficult examination work involving the financial records of state agencies, businesses, municipalities, or other entities. This class may also be accountable for working lead or consultative responsibility.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs highly complex and difficult examination work involving the financial records of State agencies, businesses, municipalities, or other entities receiving money distributed and monitored by the State;
Determines priorities;
Assigns and reviews work;
Establishes and maintains unit procedures;
Provides staff training and assistance;
Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
Examines complex and varied financial documents and data submitted;
Researches historical and/or other related data as needed;
Analyzes and compares data to determine appropriate status or action;
Determines compliance of documents or procedures with laws, regulations and any state or federal requirements;
Holds meetings with audit subjects;
May participate in conferences and hearings;
May coordinate unit workflow;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
professional accounting and auditing principles and practices;
governmental and commercial accounting;
Skills
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Considerable ability to
analyze financial records, documents, and reports;
prepare reports including narrative and statistical sections;
Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Seven (7) years of experience in accounting or auditing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the professional level.
NOTE: Professional level accounting or auditing is interpreted as work performed as a professional Accountant, Auditor, or Accounts Examiner with responsibility for the exercise of independent analysis and judgement in the application of professional accounting principles and practices.
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) year of the General and Special Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience conducting audits or examinations of internal operations or external business partners, including reviewing complex financial or transactional records
Experience preparing comprehensive audit or investigative reports for leadership or executive-level stakeholders
Experience collaborating with multiple units, agencies, or external stakeholders as part of cross-functional projects or compliance initiatives
Experience providing analytical or compliance support, researching historical or technical data, and delivering training or guidance to staff
Experience performing audits or compliance reviews of federal grant programs, including evaluating adherence to federal regulations, grant agreements, and reporting requirements
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
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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