Financial Administrator I

State of Vermont • Waterbury, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Administrator I to support the financial operations of the department. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for four departmental appropriations and plays an important role in ensuring funds are tracked, documented, and reported correctly. Duties include preparing and maintaining financial records, monitoring expenditures, reconciling accounts, and assisting with routine financial reporting. The successful candidate will track data, analyze spending, and support day-to-day fiscal activities, so strong Excel skills are required. This role requires careful attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple appropriations at once, and comfort working independently while coordinating with program and administrative staff. Please include a cover letter that details your relevant financial and Excel experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business/office administration.
• 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.
• High School diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of accounting experience maintaining, reviewing and analyzing financial data and records.
• 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.
• Strong Excel skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate financial records for four departmental appropriations
• Ensuring funds are tracked, documented, and reported correctly
• Preparing and maintaining financial records
• Monitoring expenditures
• Reconciling accounts
• Assisting with routine financial reporting
• Tracking data
• Analyzing spending
• Supporting day-to-day fiscal activities

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees