Financial Specialist III

Overview

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a highly organized professional to join our team in the Accounting Unit as a Financial Specialist III. This position will perform advanced level financial work with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. Responsibilities include processing a high volume of invoices, properly account for/record/manage/collect receivables, reconcile transactions, and complete other assigned accounting tasks in a timely manner.

 

Accounts Payable Functions:

• Verifying funding for expenses.
• Obtaining proper signature authority prior to entering invoices for payment.
• Compare purchase orders to invoices to ensure payments are at the state contracted rate.
• Request new supplier set ups or updates.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Address and respond to supplier inquiries.

 

Accounts Receivable Functions:

• Prepare and send out monthly invoices.
• Communicate with customers to request past due payments.
• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, ACH, wires, and credit card transactions.
• Enter deposits into Vision financial system.
• Reconcile bank statements with Vision system.
• Maintain and reconcile aged receivables.

 

The ideal candidate will have the ability to shift proiorities regularly and be capable of managing their time and schedule. Additionally, strong Excel skills, and the ability to filter, sort, reconcile large queries are necessary. This position is primarily remote with period in-person work required. The ability to learn job duties via remote training is vital.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Specialist III (Job Opening #49211), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Amber Beaudin at amber.beaudin@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
 
PUBLIC SAFETY BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position to include Motor Vehicle/Criminal Records, Personal History, Credit and any additional background check(s).

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

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
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

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: 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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