Financial Specialist III - Limited Service

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

Benefits offered by this job

80% State medical premium

Dental plan for employees and families

12 paid holidays

State Paid Family and Medical Leave

Retirement plans (DB pension and 457b)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is seeking a Financial Specialist III - Limited Service to perform advanced financial work including accounts payable and receivable, processing invoices and deposits, and ensuring timely payments. The role supports VTBuys and interacts with internal teams to ensure correct coding and approvals.

The position is full-time, limited service through a specified period, with telework guidance and standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years or more of accounting, bookkeeping or fiscal experience involving calculation and maintenance of financial records.
• Vocational/technical training in business, office administration or related area with two years or more of accounting experience.
• Associate's degree with one year or more of accounting experience.
• Two years or more of full-time college coursework with one year or more of accounting experience.
• One year or more as a Financial Specialist II with the State of Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Primary accounts payable contact, entering purchase requisitions and invoices.
• Liaison with internal team to obtain accurate coding and approvals and timing of invoice processing.
• Reviews state and department contracts to ensure payments align with provisions.
• Process deposits for Vermont's State Parks and other receivables.
• Audits and reconciles transactions as necessary.
• Adjusts coding on payables vouchers as assigned.
• Recommends, plans, installs, reviews, and refines financial management processes.
• Responds to vendor inquiries.
• Provides VTBuys user support (internal and external).
• Opens and processes mail.
• Delivers high-quality financial and administrative services in a team environment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Commissioner.

Skills

Accounting experience

Detail oriented

Service oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training in business/office

Associate's degree in accounting or related field

Two years of college coursework in related field

Experience as Financial Specialist II (VT)

Job description

Overview

Do you want an opportunity to work among a dedicated group of colleagues and partners committed to protecting Vermont's forests, promoting outdoor recreation, and operating Vermont's state parks? If so, then come work with us! The Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is seeking a Financial Specialist in our Business Office. This position will perform advanced level financial work with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. You'll review and process a high volume of vendor invoices, verify accuracy and completeness, and ensure timely payments. You'll also help with processing deposits for the Vermont State Parks, and other revenue. If you are detail oriented and like to be busy, this may be the job for you. The ideal candidate brings financial experience, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to manage a complex workload with competing priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute and grow your skills while playing an integral role in supporting FPR's mission.

This is a full-time limited-service position with the same benefits package as a permanent State of Vermont (SOV) position. It is currently approved through 9/30/2027, but an extension request is pending and the position is included in the SFY28 budget. This position is required to report to their duty station in Montpelier and follows statewide guidance for telework.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Primary accounts payable contact, entering purchase requisitions and invoices.
• Liaison with internal team members to obtain accurate coding and approvals and ensure timing processing of invoices.
• Reviews state and department contracts to ensure payments align with payment provisions
• Process deposits for Vermont's State Parks and other receivables
• Audits and reconciles transactions, as necessary
• Adjusts coding on payables vouchers as assigned
• Recommends, plans, installs, reviews, and refines financial management processes and practices.
• Responds to vendor inquiries
• Provides general internal and external VTBuys user support
• Opens and process mail
• Delivers high-quality financial and administrative services in a team environment.
• Other duties as assigned by the position supervisor or Commissioner.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Specialist III - Limited Service (Job Requisition #55931), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact [e-mail]

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

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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.