Financial Manager I

State of Vermont • Barre, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Finance and Administration Division of the Agency of Transportation is looking to add a self-motivated, hard-working team member to our Financial Support Services unit. Work is performed in an evolving, fast paced environment.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Creating, analyzing, and reconciling various agency financial reports and coordinating systems for multiple offices or departments
Acting as administrator of the Agency purchasing card program and oversight of the Agency purchasing and requisition budget activity
Daily review of financial queries and reports to ensure timely payment of vouchers
Tracks expenditures through electronic systems
Reconciliation of Agency payroll and expenses as well as identifying and correcting payroll entries
Ensuring proper month end closing procedures are completed in the VISION Travel + Expense, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing modules allowing for the proper closing of the  ACTUALS + ACCRL/ADJ ledgers for the Agency
May develop and financial guidelines for state programs, provides guidance and assistance with financial systems
Serve as the liaison for federal agencies, other state departments, or local community partners for all financial inquiries
Maintain the VTBuys payment processes

The ideal candidate will possess professional knowledge of accounting principles and practices, the ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate accounting problems, and make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.

This position requires in person work in Barre, VT at least 3 days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a bachelor's degree in any discipline that includes or is supplemented by 20 credit hours in accounting AND two (2) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline AND four (4) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.
• Associate's degree AND six (6) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.
• High School diploma AND eight (8) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.
• One year as a Financial Administrator III with the State of Vermont.
• Certification as a CPA.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Creating, analyzing, and reconciling various agency financial reports and coordinating systems for multiple offices or departments
• Acting as administrator of the Agency purchasing card program and oversight of the Agency purchasing and requisition budget activity
• Daily review of financial queries and reports to ensure timely payment of vouchers
• Tracks expenditures through electronic systems
• Reconciliation of Agency payroll and expenses as well as identifying and correcting payroll entries
• Ensuring proper month end closing procedures are completed in the VISION Travel + Expense, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing modules allowing for the proper closing of the  ACTUALS + ACCRL/ADJ ledgers for the Agency
• May develop and financial guidelines for state programs, provides guidance and assistance with financial systems
• Serve as the liaison for federal agencies, other state departments, or local community partners for all financial inquiries
• Maintain the VTBuys payment processes

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