Associate Accountant

Job Details

Recruitment #AR-001

Location:

Newington, CT
Date Opened: 2/27/2026
Salary: $90,309 - $116,146 per year
Job Type: Open to Statewide Employees
Close Date: 3/6/2026 11:59 PM

Are you a current State of CT employee looking for the next step in your career?
If so, ready below and apply today!

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance for all employees
• Join an award-winning agency—CTDOT was named Employer of the Year by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers and Women’s Transportation Seminar 2024.

• Monday – Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• First shift
• Location:
  
  Newington, CT
• Eligible for telework after a successful test period, per the Telework Policy.

The Associate Accountant reports to the Supervising Accountant, FMS Division, Office of Public Transportation (Bus) unit.

• Provide budget oversight of DOT’s $360 million Bus/ADA appropriation; forecast expenditures, update monthly budget reports, and create CORE budget journal entries.
• Perform annual financial reviews of transit district operators; compare state audit reports with CORE expenditures, create review outcome reports, and respond to external audit requests.
• Monitor, coordinate, and assist in the payment of public transportation operators and consultants; create purchase orders and requisitions, ensure compliance with agreements, maintain project spreadsheet drawdowns, and run CORE queries.
• Assist with annual and biennial budget creation and project closeouts.
• Establish and maintain bus unit policies and procedures; provide staff training; input for staff annual service ratings; may lead lower‑class employees.
• Assist the Supervising Accountant with year‑end closeout activities.
• Other job duties as assigned by the Supervising Accountant.

DOT is one of Connecticut’s largest state agencies, employing ~3,300 people statewide. Our mission is to improve quality of life through transportation, supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources.

• Seven (7) years of experience in accounting or auditing.
• One (1) year of that experience must be at the level of an Accountant, Auditor, or Accounts Examiner with independent analysis and judgment.
• College training in accounting or a closely related field may substitute for up to 4 years of experience based on semester hours.
• A Master’s degree in accounting may substitute for one additional year of experience.
• Certification as CPA or CIA may substitute for one year of experience.

• Experience creating and running complex CORE queries.
• Experience with Excel spreadsheets, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Experience with CORE‑CT Financials procurement contracts, e‑procurement, and commitment control.
• Experience communicating with various levels within a state agency.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.