Introduction

Are you a current Connecticut Labor Employee with eight (8) years of experience in accounting and auditing? Are you looking to take on a new role or an increase in responsibilities? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL) – Field Audit Unit – is currently recruiting for one (1) Revenue Examiner 3 position located in Waterbury, CT.
Please note: This recruitment may also be used to fill anticipated openings in Hamden, Bridgeport, Danbury, Waterbury, Middletown, Montville or Wethersfield, CT.
Position Highlights:
PCN 145691
- Full-time | 1st Shift | Hybrid
- Monday - Friday | 40 hours per week
In your role as a Revenue Examiner 3, you will have the opportunity to:
- Perform the most complex duties in area of field examinations and audits, computer-assisted or statistical sampling audits or the most difficult audits of self-employed or individual filers;
- Audit business establishments which have large and complex operations;
- Audit individual filers having large and complex financial portfolios;
- Analyze and evaluate information systems, operational practices and business processes of large businesses;
- Consistently conduct audits dealing with a variety of special problems or issues;
- Assist Examiners of lower grade in resolving problems encountered in performance of assignments;
- Assist in preparing and recommending changes in regulations, policy or operating procedures;
- Reply to letters or telephone calls for an interpretation of statutory provisions concerning taxes;
- Provide technical assistance to the public and other divisions of department regarding interpretation of tax statutes;
- Act as liaison with other tax jurisdictions exchanging tax information;
- Perform related duties as required
- For a more comprehensive list of duties click here.
What we can offer you:
- View our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
- A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
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About the Department of Labor:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this ever-changing environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy. We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and other agencies that serve them. We ensure the supply of highly integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above 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.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- 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.
- 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- 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.
- Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
- Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rocky Young at Rocky.Young@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Departments of Labor or Revenue Services this class is accountable for conducting the most difficult and complex examinations and/or leading examination teams or acting as an assistant supervisor in an office audit unit.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Performs most complex duties in area of field examinations and audits, computer-assisted or statistical sampling audits or the most difficult audits of self-employed or individual filers;
- Audits business establishments which have large and complex operations;
- Audits individual filers having large and complex financial portfolios;
- Analyzes and evaluates information systems, operational practices and business processes of large businesses;
- Consistently conducts audits dealing with a variety of special problems or issues;
- Assists Examiners of lower grade in resolving problems encountered in performance of assignments;
- Assists in preparing and recommending changes in regulations, policy or operating procedures;
- Replies to letters or telephone calls for an interpretation of statutory provisions concerning taxes;
- Provides technical assistance to the public and other divisions of department regarding interpretation of tax statutes;
- Acts as liaison with other tax jurisdictions exchanging tax information;
- Provides technical assistance in drafting and revising tax forms;
- Proposes legislation, regulations and administrative rulings;
- Utilizes EDP systems for financial records, reports and analysis;
- May supervise several audits being performed simultaneously by other Examiners in a common geographic area;
- May assist other Examiners in conducting computer-assisted audits of taxpayers' electronic accounting records;
- May train examiners on the job as necessary;
- May assist in supervision of a tax unit;
- May provide technical assistance to technology staff in support of agency audit and accounting functions;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of
- auditing methods, procedures, and practices;
- accounting procedures, practices and systems of complex business corporations, partnerships and proprietorships;
- tax accounting methods and practices;
- appropriate tax statutes and regulations;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Considerable ability to
- analyze complex accounts, tax reports and financial statements and records;
- deal effectively with taxpayer, corporate officers, tax accountants, tax attorneys and co-workers;
- understand, interpret and apply tax statutes
- Ability to utilize EDP systems for financial analysis;
- Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Eight (8) years of experience in accounting or auditing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the full professional working level involving the interpretation and application of tax law and fiscal principles.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is at the level of a Revenue Examiner 2.
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 Bachelor's degree.
- A Master's degree in accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
- Examination requirements met in any of the following may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Certificate in Management Accounting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in using analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.
- Experience with interpreting and applying State and/or Federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) Statutes.
- Experience preparing audit finding reports both written and verbal to diverse populations.
- Experience in accounting and auditing methods, procedures, and practices.
- Experience in training staff on ReEmployCT and Unemployment Insurance matters.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
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.