Legislative Pay Plan:
Professional - Level 1 ($41,029
- 52,404)
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's or higher degree
from an accredited college or university; major in accounting or at least
18 semester hours credit in accounting and auditing courses; and attainment of
at least 3.0 grade average in all accounting and auditing courses. (The grade
average requirement may be waived with satisfactory performance as a Cooperative
Education Intern in the Office of Auditors of Public Accounts, or a score of at
least 80 on the State's Personnel Division Accounting Careers Trainee
examination, or other qualifying experience as accepted by the State Auditors.)
Examples of Duties:
Working under the direction of
a supervising auditor, the Legislative Audit Trainee assists in the execution of
audit plan for conducting a financial, compliance or performance audit of State
agencies or programs, quasi-public agencies or State supported institutions in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; assists in the
documenting and testing of auditee’s internal control system and in reviewing
compliance with State or Federal laws and regulations; assists in the review of
financial statements for conformance with generally accepted accounting
principles; does related work as required.
Starting Salary:
| Bachelor's Degree with 18 semester hours in accounting: |
$43,262 |
| Bachelor's Degree with 30 semester hours in accounting: |
$46,175 |
| Master's Degree with 30 semester hours in accounting: |
$47,599 |
Target Class:
Auditor I (Starting salary
$53,834)
Entry to Target Class:
Upon successful performance
during approximately 12 months.
Special Requirements:
The appointing authority may
require possession of a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator's license
during employment in this class.
The applicant must be
authorized to work in the United States. This means that the applicant must
meet the requirements of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
Applicants can demonstrate that they meet the INA requirements at the time they
start employment by presenting either a valid social security card (other than a
card stating it is not valid for employment) or any one or combination of two of
the other documents issued or accepted by the United States Government that
represents authorization for employment and proof of identity.
Employee Benefits:
Extensive package including
health and dental insurance, paid vacations, tuition reimbursement and other
benefits.
Application
Instructions:
Send résumé, cover
letter detailing how you meet the minimum requirements, and three
references by e-mail to
apatrainee@cga.ct.gov. If mail is necessary, to: Auditor of
Public Accounts, State Capitol, 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
06106 Attn: APA trainee. Response Date: Ongoing
Recruitment.
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
