Financial Administrator I

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) is hiring a Financial Administrator I for its 18-person Business Office in the Analytics Unit. This hybrid position is based at the state office complex in Waterbury. The role supports public finance and business administration through varied financial and business-office tasks. The successful candidate will recognize and implement best practices for business office operations and internal controls. Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is used extensively, and the role requires an ability and willingness to learn new software.

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’s core values are transparency, integrity, and service, and it is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and a person-centered culture.

Work is performed in a standard office setting. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule and offers a hybrid work environment. Candidates must pass the background investigation applicable to the position.

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 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, unless otherwise noted, must have been performed to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standards.
• Ability and willingness to learn new software.
• Must pass the background investigation applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the VISION system (may be required for some positions).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, review, and analyze financial data and records, in compliance with GAAP and applicable standards.
• Recognize and implement best practices for business office operations and internal controls.
• Use Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and learn new software as needed.

Benefits

• 12 paid state holidays and a generous leave plan
• 80% state-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan and 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 the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level