Financial Assistant

VHCB; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; USD 62.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

VHCB (Vermont Housing & Conservation Board) is seeking a Financial Assistant in Montpelier with partial remote work. You will support accounts payable, grant disbursements via the VISION system, and handle deposits and monthly entries.

The role requires solid AP/bookkeeping experience and comfort with diverse software tools. Join a mission-driven team, contribute to statewide housing and conservation funding, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifikationen

• Four years of accounts payable and bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in not-for-profit or governmental accounting is helpful.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfort with multiple software tools and data management.

Aufgaben

• Assist in the accounts payable cycle and project award disbursements.
• Process invoices and collaborate with program staff and vendors.
• Prepare cash deposits and record monthly accounting entries.
• Maintain digital and paper financial records and documentation.

Kenntnisse

Accounts payable

Bookkeeping

VISION system

Spreadsheet software

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Accounting software

Jobbeschreibung

Job Opening

Position Title: Financial Assistant

Reports to: Finance Director

Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location: VHCB Office in Montpelier. Some remote work possible.

Position Summary: Make a tangible impact for Housing and Conservation in Vermont by joining the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB) as a Financial Assistant! Working within a collaborative, mission-driven team based in Montpelier, you will play an integral role in stewarding funding that protects the state’s natural landscapes and expands affordable housing. In this fast-paced, purposeful environment, your work directly supports non-profit partners and community initiatives statewide, giving you the opportunity to bring curiosity, creativity, and precision to a meaningful organization.

In this role, you will assist in the accounts payable cycle and project award disbursements, collaborating closely with program staff, vendors, and the wider finance team to ensure accurate, timely processing. Your core responsibilities include managing invoices, utilizing the State of Vermont VISION system for grant disbursements, preparing cash deposits, recording monthly accounting entries, and maintaining digital and paper records. If you bring at least four years of AP and bookkeeping experience, love working with diverse software tools, and thrive on turning complex financial workflows into smooth, reliable operations, this role offers an engaging blend of independent ownership and team collaboration.

The Vermont Housing and Conservation Board is an innovative and award-winning organization working to ensure affordable housing, farmland, rural economic vitality, and recreational assets for every generation of Vermonters.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to and passion for VHCB’s dual-goal mission.
• Stellar attention to detail, concern for accuracy, and exceptional organization skills;
• Commitment to quality of work, demonstration of a creative and curious nature, and a passion for the VHCB mission;
• Ability to work well as part of team within fast paced environment with frequent deadlines, work well independently, and have excellent time management skills;
• Excellent communication skills, including an infinity for supporting a variety of personalities in a system that may be non-routine for them;
• Comfort working with technology and utilizing different software applications: pdf, accounting, word processing, and spreadsheet software; document management and database experience helpful;
• Understanding of AP flow within the accounting cycle;
• Experience adhering to internal control systems,
• Minimum four years’ experience working with accounts payable and other bookkeeping functions;
• Knowledge of/experience in not-for-profit or governmental accounting systems helpful

Compensation: $62,000 – $65,500 commensurate with experience. Excellent comprehensive benefits package including generous health care plan, dental coverage, vision coverage, Life Insurance, Long and Short-term disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Apply: VHCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. VHCB encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the organization.

Applications due November 20th , 2026, Noon. Application may be reviewed on a rolling basis.