Financial Specialist III

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

59d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a detail-oriented and organized professional to join our Accounts Payable team as a Financial Specialist III.

This position will play a key part in keeping financial operations running smoothly, including processing daily invoices, ensuring accuracy in reports and data analysis, and maintaining compliance with all State policies and procedures. The Specialist will collaborate with team members while also working independently to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work.

This position involves regular interaction with State agencies, employees, and external vendors, and you’ll be cross-trained to perform all Accounts Payable functions.

The ideal candidate has experience with accounts payable, the State’s accounting system (VISION), and VT Buys, as well as strong Excel skills.

This position requires three days per week in office at the the Montpelier DMV.

Requirements

• Two years or more of full-time college coursework in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field AND one (1) year or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or technical level fiscal experience that involved the calculation, recording and maintenance of accounting or financial records.
• Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field AND one (1) year or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or technical level fiscal experience that involved the calculation, recording and maintenance of accounting or financial records.
• Completion of a vocational/technical training program in business, office administration, financial support or related area AND two (2) years or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or technical level fiscal experience that involved the calculation, recording and maintenance of accounting or financial records.
• High School diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or technical level fiscal experience that involved the calculation, recording and maintenance of accounting or financial records.
• One (1) year or more as a Financial Specialist II with the State of Vermont.
• For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

Nice To Haves

• experience with accounts payable
• experience with the State’s accounting system (VISION)
• experience with VT Buys
• strong Excel skills

Responsibilities

• processing daily invoices
• ensuring accuracy in reports and data analysis
• maintaining compliance with all State policies and procedures
• cross-trained to perform all Accounts Payable functions

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