Auditor Accountant Trainee

The State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury is seeking Auditor Accountant Trainees within various units across the Department. As a trainee and productive worker, Auditor Accountant Trainees perform work involved in making field and office audits, evaluating program objectives and effectiveness, appraising the utilization of fiscal resources, and/or in keeping financial records and reports in a state department, institution or agency. Appointees to a Trainee title will serve a four (4) month working test period and a one (1) year training period concurrently. Upon successful completion of one (1) year training period, incumbent will be advanced to the journeyman title. A Civil Service examination is not required for this advancement. Examples of work for illustrative purposes only can be viewed on the Civil Service Commission’s Job Specification found at https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/50961.htm. 

The standard workweek is Monday through Friday. This position may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot telework program, which allows eligible employees to work remotely for up to two (2) days per week, as approved by management.  The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage, benefit leave, Pension, supplemental pension plan, tax saving programs, and paid holidays.

Advancement: Appointees to a Trainee title will serve a four (4) month working test period and a one (1) year training period concurrently.   Upon successful completion of one (1) year training period, incumbent will be advanced to the journeyman title.   A Civil Service examination is not required for this advancement.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  TRACK 1 POSITIONS

Education & Experience:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government accounting.

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Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government accounting.

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A combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. 

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Possession of a valid Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Registration as a Public Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  TRACK 2 POSITIONS

Education & Experience:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in any combination of Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance courses.

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Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in any combination of Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance courses.

-OR-

A combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. 

Note: “Professional Experience” refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession’s concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

Note: Please refer to the Advancement section located at the bottom of the title specification for a comprehensive list of approved journeyman titles connected to this trainee title.   Experience must be relevant to the journeyman title associated with the position.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SAME Applicants: Candidates applying under the New Jersey “SAME” program, must include a Schedule A or B letter with other supporting documents (resume, proof of degree, etc) by the closing date indicated above.  For more information, visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.

Veteran’s Preference: Veterans must provide proof of New Jersey Veteran’s Preference with their initial application by including a copy of their New Jersey Civil Service Commission Notification of Veteran’s Status.  For more information, please visit: http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.

Residency: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act, P.L. 2011, c.70, new public employees are required to establish and maintain principle residence in New Jersey within one (1) year of employment.  For more information, please visit: https://nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/njfirst/NJFirst.html.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY

Submissions must be received timely to the email address listed below in order to be considered.  Failure to submit all required documents may result in an ineligibility determination.  Interviews will be granted on the basis of the resume.

If you are qualified, please submit the documents listed below 

• Cover letter/Letter of interest
• Resume
• Proof of degree (unofficial transcript reflecting the date the degree was awarded/conferred or copy of diploma
• Copy of transcript reflecting the 21 credit requirements are met

Treasury Employment Recruiter

Email address: EmploymentRecruiter@treas.nj.gov

(Please list the “2025–024–P – Auditor Accountant Trainee” in the Subject Line)