Financial Administrator II

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Secretary of State's Office (SoS) consists of five outward-facing divisions and operates as a fee-based agency, receiving no State General Fund support. The office conducts an annual revenue sweep to the General Fund.The Financial Administrator II serves as the primary staff member responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable and reports to the Administrative Services Director. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of funding streams and experience processing transactions across those streams.This position is well-suited for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys contributing to process improvement, can manage multiple priorities, and is committed to operational excellence. If you are looking for a role where each day brings new challenges and opportunities to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.
Click here for the full job specification.Who May ApplyThis position, Financial Administrator II (Job Requisition #54093), is open to all State employees and external applicants.If you would like more information about this position, please contact Stacey Drinkwine at [email protected] note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.Environmental FactorsWork is performed in a standard office setting.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years or more of professional experience in accounting involving maintaining, reviewing, and analyzing accounting or financial data and records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting practices and standards.
• Two years of full-time college coursework OR an Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field AND three (3) years or more of professional experience in accounting involving maintaining, reviewing, and analyzing accounting or financial data and records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting practices and standards.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting AND one (1) year or more of professional experience in accounting involving maintaining, reviewing, and analyzing accounting or financial data and records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting practices and standards.
• One (1) year or more as a Financial Administrator I with the State of Vermont.
• Certification as a CPA.

Nice To Haves

• For some positions preference may be given to applicants with supervisory experience.
• For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

Responsibilities

• primary staff member responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees