{"id":1932,"date":"2018-01-03T14:11:51","date_gmt":"2018-01-03T19:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devwp.cga.ct.gov\/apa\/?page_id=1932"},"modified":"2022-11-08T08:15:27","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T13:15:27","slug":"auditor-i","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/apa\/employment\/auditor-i\/","title":{"rendered":"Auditor I"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"text-center\">Auditor I<\/h1>\n<div class=\"col-sm-10 col-sm-offset-1 end\">\n<div class=\"grey-block-fw\">\n<h2 class=\"hr-text\">Hours: Full-Time (40 Hours per week)<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"hr-text\">Annual Starting Salary Range \u2013 $66,900 &#8211; $85,023<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"hr-text\">Commensurate with qualifications and experience<\/h3>\n<hr class=\"hr-line\" \/>\n<p>The State of Connecticut utilizes taxpayer dollars, federal funding, and other resources to provide its residents with beneficial services including education, social services, and environmental protection.<\/p>\n<p>The Connecticut Auditors of Public Accounts provide residents and legislators with independent and unbiased opinions and recommendations on how the State of Connecticut operates. The Auditors of Public Accounts\u2019 mission is to make Connecticut\u2019s government work efficiently and to protect state resources from waste, fraud, and abuse.<\/p>\n<p>Would you like to use your financial and technical skills to help make a difference in the lives of Connecticut residents? Would you like purpose, variety, and innovation in your career? If so, we\u2019d like you to consider joining our team as an Auditor I.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grey-block-fw\">\n<h2 class=\"hr-text\">The Job:<\/h2>\n<hr class=\"hr-line\" \/>\n<p>This position assists in auditing the records and accounts of state agencies (example: CT Department of Transportation), quasi-public agencies (example: CT Lottery Corporation) or state-supported institutions (example: CT State Universities).<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be helping to determine whether state agencies are operating efficiently &amp; effectively, comply with laws &amp; regulations, and are accomplishing their goals.<\/p>\n<p>This position\u2019s duties include participating in the creation of audit plans for financial, compliance, or performance audits in accordance with government auditing standards. On any given day, you\u2019ll assist with examining, analyzing, and testing internal controls, policies, and procedures of state agencies; reviewing compliance with state or federal laws and regulations; reviewing financial statements for conformance with generally accepting accounting principles: or investigating whistleblower complaints from state employees and the public.<\/p>\n<p>In this role, you\u2019ll use your judgement to develop recommendations for improvements. You\u2019ll operate under the supervision of a senior auditor who reviews work for effectiveness and conformance with requirements and policies. You\u2019ll also perform related work as required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grey-block-fw\">\n<h2 class=\"hr-text\">What You&#8217;ll Bring:<\/h2>\n<hr class=\"hr-line\" \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of auditing standards, principles, and practices.<\/li>\n<li>Some knowledge of commercial accounting practices and procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Some knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting and financial reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Considerable skills in performing mathematical computations.<\/li>\n<li>Considerable skill in operating personal computers and Microsoft Office software especially Excel.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to plan and organize work efficiently and effectively.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to adapt to the special demands of the job and meet deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, associates, and the public.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively in pressure situations and respond well to unusual circumstances.<\/li>\n<li>Aptitude for clear and concise written and oral communications, including report writing.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, regulations, and contractual provisions.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with federal and state laws; rules and regulations; and governmental operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grey-block-fw\">\n<h2 class=\"hr-text\">Minimum Qualifications:<\/h2>\n<hr class=\"hr-line\" \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Successful completion of a bachelor\u2019s degree, with a major in accounting or related business field, from an accredited college or university.<\/li>\n<li>At least 18 semester hours credit in accounting and auditing courses.<\/li>\n<li>One (1) year of employment in technical accounting or auditing. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Strong preference given to candidates with a master\u2019s degree in accounting or a master\u2019s degree in public administration or who are certified public accountants (CPA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grey-block-fw\">\n<h2 class=\"hr-text\">Allowed Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications:<\/h2>\n<hr class=\"hr-line\" \/>\n<ul>\n<li>One (1) year of experience as a Legislative Audit Trainee or Connecticut Careers Trainee in accounting or auditing.<\/li>\n<li>Majors in disciplines <strong><u>other<\/u><\/strong> than in accounting or related business field may be considered based on pertinent coursework, qualifications and experiences, as accepted by the State Auditors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grey-block-fw\">\n<h2 class=\"hr-text\">Benefits &amp; Perks:<\/h2>\n<hr class=\"hr-line\" \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Starting pay range between $66,900 and $85,023, depending on experience and qualifications.<\/li>\n<li>Full State of Connecticut benefits (yes, they\u2019re great).<\/li>\n<li>Generous vacation AND sick time that rolls over (no more use-it-or-lose-it time!).<\/li>\n<li>Ability to vest into excellent state retirement health insurance.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to vest into the state\u2019s pension program.<\/li>\n<li>Flexible schedule.<\/li>\n<li>Certification and educational reimbursement.<\/li>\n<li>Currently a hybrid role \u2013 you\u2019ll work in the office and remotely.<\/li>\n<li>Actual work-life balance (we don\u2019t just talk about it, we live it).<\/li>\n<li>Recently renovated, state-of-the-art central office (it still has that new office smell).<\/li>\n<li>Free parking in a secure garage when you work in the Hartford office.<\/li>\n<li>And more\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grey-block-fw\">\n<h2 class=\"hr-text\">Application Procedure:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grey-block-fw\">\n<hr class=\"hr-line\" \/>\n<p>Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.<\/p>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements should submit resume, cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum requirements, and three professional references by\u00a0e-mail to <a href=\"mailto:apaposition@cga.ct.gov\">apaposition@cga.ct.gov<\/a>. If mail is necessary, please send to:<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<pre style=\"max-width: 300px; display: inline-block; text-align: left;\">      Auditors of Public Accounts\r\n      State Capitol\r\n      165 Capitol Avenue\r\n      Hartford, CT 06106\r\n      Attn: APA Position\r\n    <\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 25px; text-align: center;\">AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION\/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER<\/h3>\n<p>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity\/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Auditor I Hours: Full-Time (40 Hours per week) Annual Starting Salary Range \u2013 $66,900 &#8211; $85,023 Commensurate with qualifications and experience The State of Connecticut utilizes taxpayer dollars, federal funding, and other resources to provide its residents with beneficial services including education, social services, and environmental protection. The Connecticut Auditors of Public Accounts provide residents and legislators with independent and unbiased opinions and recommendations on how the State of Connecticut operates. The Auditors of Public Accounts\u2019 mission is to make Connecticut\u2019s government work efficiently and to protect state resources from waste, fraud, and abuse. Would you like to use your financial and technical skills to help make a difference in the lives of Connecticut residents? Would you like purpose, variety, and innovation in your career? If so, we\u2019d like you to consider joining our team as an Auditor I. The Job: This position assists in auditing the records and accounts of state agencies (example: CT Department of Transportation), quasi-public agencies (example: CT Lottery Corporation) or state-supported institutions (example: CT State Universities). 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