Financial Administrator I - Limited Service

Financial Administrator I - Limited Service

The Vermont Department of Public Service (PSD) is seeking a Financial Administrator I to join the Administrative Services Division. This position will be responsible for financial, administrative and clerical work. Duties may include:

• Preparing financial reports
• Maintaining accurate accounting and financial records
• Processing invoices for payments
• Tracking expenditures and generating reports
• Preparing journal vouchers
• Managing correspondence
• Public records management

This role requires an understanding of accepted accounting principles, internal controls, and federal grants management guidance is desired. The work requires a high level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software. The position is based in Montpelier.

This position, Financial Administrator I - Limited Service, is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized through 08/31/2029. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Carol Flint at carol.flint@vermont.gov. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business/office administration.
• OR
• Associate's degree in accounting, business/office administration AND two (2) years or more of accounting experience maintaining, reviewing and analyzing financial data and records.
• OR
• High School diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of accounting experience maintaining, reviewing and analyzing financial data and records.
• OR
• One (1) year or more of experience as a Financial Specialist III with the State of Vermont.

Preferred Qualifications: All levels of required accounting experience, unless otherwise noted, must have been performed to ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and standards.

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: 11 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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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.