Financial Specialist III

State of Vermont; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State health insurance

12 paid holidays

Family and Medical Leave Insurance (F/

Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

The State of Vermont in Montpelier seeks a Financial Specialist III to provide administrative and accounting support for the Land Use Review Board and District Environmental Commissions. The role involves processing vendor payments, maintaining financial records, and contributing to audits and reporting.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, familiarity with the state's accounting systems, and the ability to manage complex financial processes and Act 250 project

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping or fiscal records.
• Knowledge of the State's accounting systems, bulletins and policies.
• Ability to calculate, record and maintain accounting or financial records.
• Experience handling vendor payments and financial reporting.
• Ability to pass fingerprint background checks and related screenings.

Responsibilities

• Manages accounts payable and receivable transactions and records.
• Prepares orders from vendors, including equipment and supplies.
• Audits and reconciles transactions, as necessary.
• Recommends, plans, installs, reviews, and refines financial management processes and practices.
• Processes applications for certification of construction costs for Act 250 permitted projects.
• Assists with financial and asset inventory reporting.
• Assists with the coordination of staff meetings.
• Sends mail, receives mail, and assists with general inquiries for the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training in business, office administration, financial support or related area

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

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

One year or more as a Financial Specialist II with the State of Vermont

Tools

VISION system

Job description

Overview

The Land Use Review Board is seeking an organized and dependable person to fill Financial Specialist III position in our Montpelier Office. This position involves administrative and accounting work in support of the Land Use Review Board and District Environmental Commissions. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills. Experience with the State's accounting systems, bulletins and accounting policies is preferred.

Financial Specialist III Position Also

• Manages accounts payable and receivable transactions and records.
• Prepares orders from vendors, including equipment and supplies.
• Audits and reconciles transactions, as necessary.
• Recommends, plans, installs, reviews, and refines financial management processes and practices.
• Processes applications for certification of construction costs for Act 250 permitted projects.
• Assists with financial and asset inventory reporting.
• Assists with the coordination of staff meetings.
• Sends mail, receives mail, and assists with general inquires for the organization.

For a full job description of this job specification, please see the Financial Specialist III Job Code 089040.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Specialist III (Job Requisition #55779), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or technical level fiscal experience that involved the calculation, recording and maintenance of accounting or financial records.

OR

Completion of a vocational/technical training program in business, office administration, financial support or related area AND two (2) years or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or technical level fiscal experience that involved the calculation, recording and maintenance of accounting or financial records.

OR

Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field AND one (1) year or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or technical level fiscal experience that involved the calculation, recording and maintenance of accounting or financial records.

OR

Two years or more of full-time college coursework in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field AND one (1) year or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or technical level fiscal experience that involved the calculation, recording and maintenance of accounting or financial records.

OR

One (1) year or more as a Financial Specialist II 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.

Any person who has had a charge of abuse, neglect or exploitation substantiated against them is not eligible under the Vermont Veterans' Home licensing requirements. Candidates, including current State employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, or persons exercising re-employment rights, must pass a fingerprint supported background investigation applicable to the position. Additionally, in accordance with Federal and State regulatory standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, Office of Inspector General exclusion database checks, motor vehicle driving record checks, and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the fingerprinting and background check requirements, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before fingerprinting and/or a background investigation is conducted.

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
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.