Finance Specialist II

Vtcourts; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium coverage

Vacation days

Sick leave

Personal days

Paid holidays

FMLI

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness program

Job summary

The Vermont Judiciary is seeking a Finance Specialist II in Montpelier to perform routine financial and bookkeeping tasks that support day‑to‑day operations. Responsibilities include processing payments, vendor account monitoring, and standard reconciliations.

Under supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, you will complete basic accounting work across multiple fiscal programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with accounting/clerk experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical accounting duties including cost allocations and auditing financial documents for state and federal programs.
• Assist in compiling financial data for financial reports.
• Post, balance and reconcile accounting records; process financial transactions and fund transfers.
• Maintain payroll, time and attendance records; manage inventory records.

Skills

Fiscal procedures

Contract requirements

Cost allocation

Mathematical computations

Integrity checkpoints

Rules interpretation

Financial reporting

Education

High School diploma

Vocational/technical training in business

Associate's degree in accounting

College coursework in accounting

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Accounting software

Job description

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.

Desired Knowledge and Skills

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

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's 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.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Generous paid leave including 12 vacation days, 12 sick leave days, 5 personal days, and 14 paid holidays each year
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Summary of Duties

• Performs technical accounting duties such as making cost allocations to various cost centers andauditing financial documents for state and federal programs, special projects, grants, infrastructureprojects, or capital construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Assists in compiling financial data for the preparation of financial reports.
• Prepares financialschedules.
• 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.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, permanent position located in Montpelier, Vermont. This position may be eligible for an optional teleworking arrangement in accordance with the Judiciary’s Telework Policy, which would allow the individual to work remotely with proximity to Montpelier.

Scheduled hours of work generally follow public court hours; however, assignments may occasionally extend beyond those hours based on operational needs. Occasional travel to other courts within the State of Vermont may be required, with travel reimbursed according to State policies.

The Finance Specialist II is a non-exempt Judicial Branch position equivalent to pay grade 19, with a step 1 starting rate of $22.51 per hour.

The Vermont Judiciary is dedicated to ensuring equal access to justice, supporting fair and timely case resolution, and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and professional environment for all court users and employees. We value integrity, accountability, and excellence in public service. The Judiciary is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Code #26047