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Supervising Accountant


Job Location:

Newington, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 105612 - 137277
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is currently recruiting for a Supervising Accountant position in the Bureau of Finance and Administration Office of Finance Division of Financial Management and Support (FMS).This position is open to statewide employees.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Monday - Friday
  • Full Time 40 hours per week
  • First Shift
  • Location: Headquarters in 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. Learn more about the Telework Policy.
THE ROLE
The Financial Management and Support Division is responsible for providing the agency with business and financial support including budget payroll contractual purchasing and payment-related services. This includes ensuring consistent application of financial and procurement policies and procedures; coordinating timely review and payment of consultant and contractor invoices; monitoring ongoing project financial transactions; and facilitating timely closeout of projects.
Key responsibilities for this Supervising Accountant role may include but are not limited to:
  • Supervise the Office of Engineering Support Unit within the Division Financial Management and Support.
  • Schedule assign oversee and review the work of staff; provides training as required.
  • Conduct annual Employee Performance Evaluations.
  • Oversees the processing of the materials testing contracts invoices.
  • Provide financial support to the Office of Engineering inclusive of the Bureau of Engineering and Constructions design program which includes the financial review and processing of consultant invoices reporting and budget development.
  • Responsible for completing the financial close-out of design projects.
  • Request and act on external audit reports.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of written procedures.
  • Perform related duties as required.
  • Other examples of duties are listed in the job specification.


ABOUT US
As one of Connecticuts largest State agencies DOT employs approximately 3300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.
Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee 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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  • 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 on the job posting.
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 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 .
  • 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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      PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
      In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising staff engaged in accounting.
      EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
      • Schedules assigns oversees and reviews work of staff;
      • Provides staff training and assistance;
      • Conducts performance evaluations;
      • Determines priorities and plans unit work;
      • Establishes and maintains unit accounting procedures including electronic data processing (EDP) procedures;
      • Develops or make recommendations on development of policies and standards;
      • Acts as liaison with other operating units agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
      • Prepares reports and correspondence;
      • Consults with superiors on accounting and fiscal matters;
      • Directs review and verification of complex financial documents reports and statements;
      • Uses statistical data in evaluating cost benefit relationships;
      • Directs review and verification of posting to appropriate ledgers and subsidiary accounts and reconciliation of accounts and records;
      • May direct analysis and preparation of budget requests;
      • Performs related duties as required.
      KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
      • Considerable knowledge of
        • relevant agency policies and procedures;
        • relevant state and federal laws statutes and regulations;
        • professional accounting principles and practices;
        • of governmental accounting and budgeting;
      • Considerable
        • interpersonal skills;
        • oral and written communication skills;
      • Considerable ability to
        • evaluate and analyze accounting forms methods and procedures and cost data;
        • devise and install accounting procedures and systems;
      • Ability to evaluate and analyze accounting methods procedures and data;
      • Supervisory ability.
      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
      Eight (8) years of experience in accounting or auditing.
      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
      One (1) year of the General Experience must have been performing the most complex accounting functions OR acting in a lead or consultative capacity at the level of an Associate Accountant or Associate Accounts Examiner.
      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 Bachelors degree
      • A Masters 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) additional year of the General Experience.
      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
      The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and training:
      • Experience overseeing consultants and municipal contracts.
      • Experience analyzing complex agreements contract fee letters and Project Authorization Letters.
      • Experience with the States Core-CT Financials and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) modules including tasks related to coding contract lines creating Purchase Orders and receipts and downloading data to create reports of financial information.
      • Experience leading/supervising staff including orienting new employees in duties and responsibilities.
      • Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel (spreadsheet development data management pivot tables and other advanced functions) Word Outlook and Teams.
      • Experience with written and oral communications in a professional setting.
      • Experience prioritizing and organizing tasks to meet deadlines.
      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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