Financial Administrator I - Limited Service

Overview

The Department of Public Service (PSD) is recruiting for a Financial Administrator for the Administrative Services Division. The work will involve monitoring budgets, assisting with budget development and preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports.

 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain internal control systems
• Balance and reconcile accounting records
• Prepare financial statements, summaries and reports for review
• Maintain Agency records and filing systems
• Analyze and distribute multi-program costs to appropriate funds
• Input and track expenditures through electronic system
• Prepare journal vouchers for the transfer of funds
• Monitor grants, prepare and submit financial reports, sub-recipient monitoring.

 

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Administrator I (Job Requisition #50740), 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.

Environmental Factors

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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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.