Principal Accountant
Company: Government Finance Officers of Connecticut
Location: Hartford
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Position: Principal Accountant Municipality: City of Hartford Close
Date: 8/31/2021 Description:
- CITY OFHARTFORD - HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT invitesapplications
for the position of: PrincipalAccountant SALARY: $62,865.14 -
$80,827.24Annually DEPARTMENT: Finance OPENINGDATE: 07/30/21
CLOSINGDATE: 08/31/2105:00 PM DESCRIPTION:Vacancy is in the Payroll
Unit of the Accounting and Control Division inthe Finance
Department. Under general direction, assists in the
databasemanagement and administration of a major in- house payroll
accounting system(MUNIS) and various timekeeping systems. Serves as
a principal assistant to adepartment or division head in directing
the operation of the payroll unit.Supervises staff and participates
in a variety of payroll accounting proceduresand maintenance of
financial records of a highly technical and involved nature.Ensures
that work is completed according to payroll schedules, adheres to
thevarious Collective Bargaining Agreements andthe City of Hartford
Municipal Code and Charter for the weekly andbiweekly payrolls.
Consults with city personnel pertaining to payroll issues.Directs
the review and verification of payroll documents for conformance
withFederal and State laws as well as established procedures and
regulations. Reviewspayroll accounting practices and procedures and
makes recommendations for theirimprovement. Prepares, reviews, and
directs the formulation and compilation ofreports. Maintains the
custody of specific records, files and information.Assigns, trains,
and evaluates subordinate professional and clerical
payrollemployees. Assists in training employees of other
departments involved inspecified payroll accounting functions. The
above essential duties andresponsibilities are not intended as a
comprehensive list; they are intended toprovide a representative
summary of the major duties and responsibilities.Incumbent(s) may
be required to perform additional related duties. PayrollAccounting
ExperiencePreferredThis is a HMEA union position.The hours of this
position are 40 per week and the above salary includes 5% inlieu of
overtime. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &ABILITIES: The examination will
consist of a rating of your training and experienceas contained on
your application and may include a written test, an oral test,a
performance test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the
examination,including tests and ratings, will be related to the
requirements of theposition. The examination is designed to
measure: Knowledge of and skills inapplying general accounting
theories and practices and their application ingovernment
accounting practice; Knowledge of laws, ordinances and
regulationsgoverning the financial operations of the City; Ability
to exercise goodjudgement in dealing with the public, subordinates
and other governmentagencies; Ability to analyze the design,
installations and maintenance ofcomplex accounting systems; Ability
to interpret complex statistical andfinancial statements; Ability
to analyze data and make appropriaterecommendations; Ability to
perform independently and supervise subordinates;Ability to solve
problems and manage multiple priorities well within deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS:Open to all full-time, permanent, City of Hartford
employees who meet thefollowing qualifications: Graduation from
college with major course work in accounting and five (5)years of
responsible professional accounting experience including two (2)
yearsin a supervisory capacity. A COPY OFYOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT
MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.ADEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT
SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT.HARTFORD RESIDENCY PREFERRED: Preferablybe a bona-fide
resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application.
Acompleted CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT including proof of
residency asindicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETEDIN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING ANY
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
APPLICATIONSWITHOUTPROPERDOCUMENTATIONMAYRESULTIN YOUR
DISQUALIFICATION FOR THISPOSITION. APPLICATIONSVIA FACSIMILE OR
EMAIL ARE NOT ACCEPTED. OTHER INFORMATION: If selected, you will be
required to pass a physical examinationadministered by a City
physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and abackground check. If
appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. Thisexamination
and employment process is subject to all federal, state,
andmunicipal laws, rules and regulations. ALL CORRESPONDENCE
ANDINFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS WILL
OCCUR THROUGHEMAIL. VETERAN'SPREFERENCE Preferential Points may be
given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form
, along with a DD-214 and Disabilityletter (if applicable) from the
Office of Veteran'sAffairs. The HumanResources Department provides
reasonable accommodation to persons withdisabilities in accordance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Ifyou need an
accommodation in the application or testing process, please
contactthe Human Resources Department. AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Hartford is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employerand strongly encourages the
applications of women, minorities, veterans andpersons with
disabilities. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILEDONLINE AT:
http://www.hartford.gov Human Resources Department550 Main Street
Position #00738-P(re-issued08/03/2021) PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT AP
Hartford, CT 06103 860-757-9800 humanresources@hartford.gov
Principal Accountant Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. I have
attached a copy ofmy degree/transcript. (I understand this is
required to be considered for thisposition and not attaching my
degree/transcript will deem me not qualified). Yes No * 2. Please
describe your payroll accountingexperience. * 3. Describe your
experiencein a lead or supervisory role. What type of organization?
How many years? Howmany staff members did you lead/supervise? What
were the job titles of thoseyoulead/supervised? *
RequiredQuestion
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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