Financial Administrator I

State of Vermont•Waterbury, VT

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) is seeking a Financial Administrator to join its 18-person Business Office in the Analytics Unit. This hybrid position is located in the state office complex in Waterbury, Vermont. The role supports public finance and business administration and requires applying best practices for business office operations and internal controls. Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is used extensively, and the successful candidate must be willing and able to learn new software. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule. DVHA’s mission is to improve Vermonters’ health and well-being by providing access to high-quality, cost-effective health care. Its priorities include advancing value-based payments, modernizing information technology infrastructure, and improving operational performance. The department emphasizes transparency, integrity, service, and a person-centered culture committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Work is performed in a standard office setting. Candidates must pass the background investigation applicable to the position, which may include fingerprint-supported criminal record checks and other checks as appropriate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of accounting experience maintaining, reviewing, and analyzing financial data and records; or an associate’s degree in accounting or business/office administration and at least two years of such accounting experience; or a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business/office administration; or at least one year of experience as a Financial Specialist III with the State of Vermont.
Required accounting experience must have been performed to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standards, unless otherwise noted.
Ability to recognize and implement best practices for business office operations and internal controls.
Microsoft Office Suite skills, particularly Excel.
Ability and desire to learn new software.
Must pass applicable background investigation requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the VISION system, the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system, may be required for some positions.

Benefits

80% state-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
12 paid holidays each year and a 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
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Hybrid work environment
Supportive work environment