Financial Administrator II

State of Vermont • Colchester, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Vermont Military Department is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Administrator II for its Business Office at Camp Johnson in Colchester, Vermont. The department works with the Vermont National Guard to carry out activities through federally reimbursable Cooperative Agreements. This role supports fiscal operations for as many as 19 federal programs and works closely with State and Federal personnel. The position offers an opportunity to learn about the Military Department’s programs and how they support the Vermont National Guard and the State of Vermont.

The Financial Administrator II oversees program fiscal activities, including reconciling payroll and expenditures, preparing federal reimbursement requests, monitoring budgets and projected costs, tracking periods of performance, and completing federal financial reporting. The incumbent applies State policy and federal regulations to help ensure compliance. Work is performed in a standard office setting. Employment is subject to obtaining a Department of Defense Common Access Card following a favorable federal background check; a Secret Clearance may also be required for access to classified information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least four years of professional accounting experience maintaining, reviewing, and analyzing accounting or financial data and records for compliance with accepted accounting practices and standards; or two years of full-time college coursework or an associate degree in accounting, business administration, office administration, or a related field and at least three years of such professional accounting experience; or a bachelor's degree in accounting and at least one year of such professional accounting experience; or at least one year as a Financial Administrator I with the State of Vermont; or CPA certification.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to identify discrepancies, recognize incorrect processes or results, and investigate issues proactively.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel, particularly tables, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card, including passing a Tier 1 federal background check with fingerprint-supported criminal record check, by successful completion of original probation; possession of the card is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with federal grants or cooperative agreements.
• Supervisory experience may be preferred for some positions.
• Experience with the VISION system may be required for some positions.
• A favorably adjudicated Tier 3 Secret Clearance may be required for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fiscal areas for up to 19 federal programs in coordination with State and Federal personnel.
• Reconcile payroll and expenditures.
• Prepare federal reimbursement requests.
• Monitor program budgets and project future costs.
• Track program periods of performance.
• Prepare federal financial reports.
• Apply State policy and federal regulations to support compliance.

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 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 Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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