Financial Specialist III

Overview

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a highly organized professional to join our team in the Accounting Unit as a Financial Specialist III. This position will perform advanced level financial work with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. Responsibilities include processing a high volume of invoices, properly account for/record/manage/collect receivables, reconcile transactions, and complete other assigned accounting tasks in a timely manner.

This position will:

• Enter invoices for payment in VTBuys and Vision.
• Obtain proper signature authority prior to entering invoices for payment.
• Review state and department contracts to ensure payments align with payment provisions.
• Request new supplier set ups and/or updates.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Address and respond to supplier inquiries.
• Receive, record, and make deposits for all forms of cash.
• Report department revenue deposits into Vision financial system.
• Perform monthly billing and statements processes to send out to customers.
• Communicate with customers to request payment on past due invoices.
• Maintain and reconcile aged receivables.
• Reconcile department revenue received in multiple State bank accounts with Vision system AR entries.

The ideal candidate:

• is a resourceful and innovative thinker.
• is digitally proficient
• is flexible and adaptable in a changing work environment.
• will troubleshoot issues independently before escalating.
• is motivated for continuous growth and development.
• thrives in a busy work environment and has the ability to shift priorities regularly.

Please include a cover letter as part of your application materials.

During the first three months of onboarding, this role will be mostly on-site, with the option for up to two remote days per week once training is successfully completed. Applicants must live within commuting distance of Waterbury, Vermont, or must be prepared to relocate in order to be considered.

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, new hires are typically made at the salary range minimum.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Specialist III (Job Requisition #54645), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Amber Beaudin at amber.beaudin@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

PUBLIC SAFETY BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position to include Motor Vehicle/Criminal Records, Personal History, Credit and any additional background check(s).

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

OR

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.

OR

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.

OR

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.

OR

One (1) year or more as a Financial Specialist II with the State of Vermont.

Special Requirements

For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.