Finance Specialist II

State of Vermont; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays

Group life and medical insurance

Dental coverage after six months

State Employees Retirement System

Job summary

The Vermont Judiciary is seeking a Finance Specialist II for a permanent position in Montpelier. This role performs routine financial tasks including processing payments, vendor account management, and standard reconciliations to support daily operations.

Requirements include accounting knowledge, ability to perform cost allocations, payroll preparation, and familiarity with the VISION system; compensation includes benefits and retirement, with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with accounting or financial records experience.
• Experience with fiscal procedures and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of contract requirements and cost allocations.
• Ability to interpret rules and prepare accurate reports.
• Experience using spreadsheet systems and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Post, balance and reconcile accounting records.
• Process financial transactions, disbursements, receipts, and fund transfers.
• Prepare payrolls and maintain time/attendance records.
• Maintain inventory records and assist in financial reporting.
• Perform cost allocations and auditing for state programs.
• Support accounting staff and maintain systems.

Skills

Fiscal procedures

Contract requirements

Cost allocation

Mathematical computations

Financial reporting

Regulatory interpretation

Accounting systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training in business/office/financial support

Associate degree in accounting/related

Two years of college coursework in accounting/business

Experience as Financial Specialist I with the State of Vermont

Tools

VISION system

Job description

Location: Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $22.51

Maximum Salary: $34.91

The Vermont Judiciary is seeking a Finance Specialist II for a permanent position in Montpelier. This position performs routine financial and bookkeeping tasks that support the day-to-day operations of the Vermont Judiciary. The primary responsibilities include processing payments, maintaining and monitoring vendor accounts, and performing standard reconciliation activities.

The Finance Specialist II completes basic accounting work involving the maintenance, review, and reconciliation of financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting principles and procedures. Work consists largely of recurring tasks within established processes and may involve supporting multiple fiscal programs within a centralized accounting unit. Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor.

Description

• Thorough knowledge of fiscal procedures, including automated fiscal recordkeeping and electronic spreadsheets.


• Working knowledge of basic contract requirements.


• Working knowledge of cost allocation practices and procedures.


• Ability to make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.


• Ability to develop checkpoints to maintain over-all integrity of the financial system.


• Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations of considerable complexity.


• Skill in preparing accurate financial and statistical reports.

Examples of Work

• Performs technical accounting duties such as making cost allocations to various cost centers and auditing financial documents for state and federal programs, special projects, grants, infrastructure projects, or capital construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications.


• Assists in compiling financial data for the preparation of financial reports.


• Prepares financial schedules.


• Posts, balances and reconciles accounting records.


• Processes financial transactions, disbursements, receipts, expenditures, and fund transfer requests.


• Makes corrections in accounting records.


• Performs and edits financial and statistical analysis for review.


• Assists professional staff in preparing and maintaining accounting systems.


• Prepares payrolls. Maintains time and attendance records.


• Maintains inventory records.


• Calculates accounting adjustments.


• Performs related duties as assigned.

Compensation

Starting salary is $22.51 per hour. This position will be eligible for longevity increases in accordance with the State step pay plan and annual cost of living increases as enacted by the Vermont State Legislature.

• * 12 days of vacation and sick leave are earned per year.


• * 14 holidays are paid per year.


• * Group life and medical insurance are available.


• * Dental coverage is effective after six months.


• * Membership in the Vermont State Employees Retirement System

High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or clerical work involving accounting or financial records.

OR

Completion of a vocational/technical training program in business, office administration, financial support or related area AND one (1) year or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or clerical work involving accounting or financial records.

OR

Associate degree in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field.

OR

Two years or more full-time college coursework in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field.

OR

One (1) year or more of experience as a Financial Specialist I with the State of Vermont.

Special Requirements:

For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required. College training may be substituted for the work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.