Financial Specialist II

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

The DCF Business Office is looking for a new member to join our Accounts Receivable and Account Payable team.

The Financial Specialist's primary focus will be on processing the daily receivables and daily payables along with managing mobile phones for the whole department, various administrative functions for the business office, supplier maintenance, processing mail, and scanning and indexing of documents. This position requires a large volume of data entry and can be highly repetitive at times. The Specialist will be working in the State accounting system VISION, DCF database ACCESS, OnBase, Adobe, and Excel. Knowledge of all these programs is a plus but not required.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices
• Basic knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of administrative practices
• Ability to make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy
• Ability to develop checkpoints to maintain over-all integrity of the financial system
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Working independently and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Two years or more full-time college coursework in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field.
• Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field.
• Completion of a vocational/technical training program in business, office administration, financial support or related area AND one (1) year or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or clerical work involving accounting or financial records.
• High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or clerical work involving accounting or financial records.
• One (1) year or more of experience as a Financial Specialist I with the State of Vermont.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of VISION
• Knowledge of DCF database ACCESS
• Knowledge of OnBase
• Knowledge of Adobe
• Knowledge of Excel

Responsibilities

• processing the daily receivables
• processing daily payables
• managing mobile phones for the whole department
• various administrative functions for the business office
• supplier maintenance
• processing mail
• scanning and indexing of documents
• large volume of data entry

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
• Education Level: Associate degree