Apprentice Accountant

Job description

Salary: $27.47 - $37.18 Hourly

Location : Wallingford

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Board of Education

Opening Date: 09/17/2026

Closing Date: 9/27/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Max Number of Applicants: 50

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Combines work experience with formal schooling in study of Municipal Accounting.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

According to assignment, may maintain or supervise maintenance of accounting records, examine and/or prepare vouchers, claims, invoices, payrolls, checks and other documents relating to fiscal matters, reconcile accounts and inventory records; maintain ledgers and records; assist in preparation of annual budget; prepare financial statements; do related work as required; under direction, may perform or supervise activities in Purchasing, or other offices as assigned. In addition to above, will participate in an educational program as approved by the Comptroller and Human Resources Director, attending evening classes in subjects pertinent to Municipal Accounting at a recognized college or university.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must. have the proper educational credits to be eligible for enrollment in evening classes in subjects pertinent to Municipal Accounting in a recognized college or university. Some knowledge of office management; some knowledge of accounting principles and methods; some knowledge of purchasing and inventory principles and methods; considerable ability to prepare and maintain comprehensive records; considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with. subordinates, associates and the public; ability to operate or become proficient in operation of office machines; considerable ability in written and oral expression; ability to understand and interpret complex written or oral instructions; ability to analyze situations and use judgment in the solution of problems; ability to plan the work of others and to train and supervise for effective performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Not less than two (2) years of work experience involving clerical and general office responsibilities, plus graduation from high school, or its equivalent, which must be sufficient to permit entrance into classes pertaining to Municipal Accounting in a recognized college or university.

*This position is for 12 Months per year at 37.5 hours per week.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

MAXIMUM APPLICATIONS RECEIVED: This posting will close IMMEDIATELY once the 50th application has been submitted and received by the Human Resources Department. This posting only remains open till the closing date listed above in the event that 50 applications have not been received.

TO APPLY: Please visit

Applications are also available at the Department of Human Resources located in Room #301 of the Town Hall, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.

EXAMINATION: Written - 100% or Oral - 100% or Background Evaluation - 100% or Written - 50%/Oral - 50% or Written - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50% or Oral - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50%

Town of Wallingford, CT

45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492

The Town of Wallingford offers an excellent benefits package which includes the following:

Define Benefit Pension Plan (Cash Balance Plan for new hires) Full-Time Employee

Optional (non-matching) 457-B Retirement Plan (403B If Hired in Education Department) Full-Time Employees

Paid Sick Leave (Based on Collective Bargaining Agreements) & CT Sick Time Leave Full-Time Employees

CT Sick Time Leave Part-Time Employees

Paid Vacation Leave (Based on Collective Bargaining Agreements) Full-Time Employees

Individual & Family Health & Dental Insurance (High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Saving Account & Some PPOs) Full-Time Employees

13 Paid Holidays Full-Time Employees

Employer Paid Life Insurance Full-Time Employees

Worksite address

wallingford, CT, 06495, US

Who can apply

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