Financial Administrator I - Limited Service

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Administrator I position is within the Vermont Department of Health Business Office. The Financial Services team is seeking a detail oriented and customer service focused individual to perform procurement, employee travel, and accounts payable functions. Duties include reviewing and processing requisitions, coordinating, and maintaining employee travel, and processing accounts payable transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures. The position requires regular interaction with program staff, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, identify discrepancies, and exercise sound judgment in decision making. Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy are essential. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines with only general supervision.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills, with strong judgment and problem solving abilities
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to review, interpret, and apply policies and procedures accurately and consistently
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet established deadlines
• High School diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of accounting experience maintaining, reviewing and analyzing financial data and records.
• 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 Bachelor's degree in accounting, business/office administration.
• OR One (1) year or more of experience as a Financial Specialist III with the State of Vermont.
• All levels of required accounting experience, unless otherwise noted, must have been performed to ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and standards.
• Agree to a criminal background check
• Serve a six-month probationary period
• Pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position
• Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates

Nice To Haves

• Experience in financial operations, including procurement, travel coordination, and/or accounts payable.
• Experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and processing requisitions
• Coordinating and maintaining employee travel
• Processing accounts payable transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Regular interaction with program staff, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned responsibilities

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED