Financial Administrator III

State of Vermont • Berlin, VT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery (DLL) is seeking an analytically minded, detail-oriented financial professional to join our accounting team as the Financial Administrator III for the Lottery Enterprise Fund. This position is pivotal in managing Vermont Lottery financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting AND one (1) year of accounting experience maintaining, reviewing, analyzing and accounting or financial data and records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting practices and standards
• Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field AND four (4) years of professional experience in accounting, maintaining, reviewing, analyzing and accounting or financial data and records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting practices and standards
• High School diploma or equivalent AND five (5) 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 (2) year as a Financial Administrator II with the State of Vermont
• CPA certificate is considered qualifying

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Lottery regulatory frameworks and compliance standards
• Proficiency in Excel
• Experience with the VISION system (State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial system) and VTBuys
• Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger and bank accounts for the Lottery Enterprise Fund
• Prepare complex accounting entries to accurately reflect Vermont Lottery business activities
• Manage the collection and reconciliation of weekly sales revenue from Vermont Lottery agents
• Provide specialized analysis and support for external audits
• Conduct cost analysis
• Facilitate improvements and enhancements to Lottery Gaming System reports
• Lead efforts to meet Vermont Lottery's annual tax reporting requirements

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year
• 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
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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