Job Specifications
Recruitment #260312-5140AR-001
Location Hartford, CT
Date Opened 3/18/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $65,979* - $83,953/year (*new state employees start at minimum of the pay plan) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 4/1/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is seeking a detail-driven and solutions-oriented Assistant Accountant to support the Tuition and Travel Unit in the Active and Pension Payroll Services Division. This position offers the opportunity to apply accounting and analytical skills to manage travel and tuition reimbursements, process payroll garnishments, and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of statewide financial operations.
What We Can Offer You
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Opportunities to invest in your professional growth and development with training programs, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the State of Connecticut.
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday
Location: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
Hybrid (office/telework) may be available
THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF
You enjoy working with financial data and ensuring transactions, calculations, and documentation are compliance with policies and regulations.
You are highly organized and able to manage multiple processes at once, balancing a variety of financial transactions and recordkeeping in a fast-paced environment.
You are a problem solver who likes investigating discrepancies, analyzing financial records, and working with others to resolve issues.
You communicate effectively and collaborate with others, helping employees and agency staff understand processes and policies.
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
Process travel and tuition reimbursement requests, including reviewing supporting documentation for completeness and compliance with state policies;
Prepare and record accounting entries related to travel and tuition reimbursements;
Process garnishments for active employees, ensuring calculations and deductions comply with applicable statutes and regulations;
Review financial transactions for accuracy, proper account coding, and policy compliance;
Maintain records and documentation related to reimbursement transactions and payroll deductions;
Communicate with agency staff, employees, and other stakeholders to resolve discrepancies or obtain required documentation;
Assist with multiple payroll and reimbursement processes within the Tuition and Travel Unit.
About Us
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is an agency whose mission is to provide accounting and financial services, administer employee and retiree benefits, develop accounting policy and exercise accounting oversight, and prepare financial reports for the state, federal and municipal governments, and the public.
We are located in the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. This state-of-the-art building offers free garage parking, an on-site cafeteria, and ergonomic workspaces.
The Statewide Active and Pension Payroll Services division coordinates the payroll function for all state employees, including maintaining records, depositing income tax withholdings and social security contributions, pre-audits and issues paychecks, administers direct deposit programs, and interfaces with central agencies on mass salary changes, collective bargaining, complex accounting transactions, and other information requests.
Selection Plan
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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 by the closing date listed 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
About the Company
DAS houses a number of distinct programs that comprise the business functions of state government, including information technology, human resources, procurement, facilities and real estate, construction services, fleet, workers compensation and more.
Our divisions are united in a common mission:
- Support Connecticut's Growth - To serve our citizens, businesses, state agencies and other branches of government by providing the highest quality services at the lowest possible cost.
- Drive Continuous Innovation - To increa...
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