Description

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

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking to hire an Accounting Careers Trainee with a target class of Accountant in the Bureau of Finance and Administration, Office of Finance, 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!

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.  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 – Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in accounting and/or qualifying experience:
  • Hiring Rate – Step 3: $58,311/year
  • Completion of 1 Year of Training – Step 5: $62,233/year
• Minimum Requirements – Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours in accounting:
  • Hiring Rate – Step 5: $62,233/year
  • Completion of 1 Year of Training –  Step 7: $66,170/year
• Minimum Requirements – Master's degree in a related field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting:
  • Hiring Rate – Step 5: $62,233/year
  • Completion of 1 Year of Training – Step 7: $66,170/year
• Minimum Requirements – Master's degree in a related field with at least 30 semester hours in accounting:
  • Hiring Rate – Step 6: $64,208/year
  • Completion of 1 Year of Training – 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.

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

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.