Title:  Financial Administrator III

Overview

The Office of the State Treasurer, Treasury Operations Division, seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to assist with a variety of specialized tasks related to treasury management, accounts payable, and financial accounting.

 

You will join a talented, good-humored team of dedicated public servants who serve as the "central bank" of Vermont state government. We provide centralized cash, treasury, and investment management services to agencies and departments across state government. We also support the state retirement systems, the Unclaimed Property Fund, the Treasurer's economic empowerment initiatives, and the 10% in Vermont Program.

 

This position will be focused on regular treasury management tasks occupying roughly 75% of time, with about 25% of time spent on special projects and providing operational and administrative support to senior management in the execution of the other programs listed above. Primary tasks of this position include:

• Handling check production, including printing and sealing checks, logging them, and reviewing logs and related materials for accuracy.
• Compiling and verifying materials for various daily payments and communicating with other departments about them.
• Accounting for all ACH and Positive Pay files sent to the bank each day and ensuring that any errors are addressed immediately.
• Entering deposits into VISION, including daily, monthly, and irregular transactions.
• Reconciling multiple bank accounts to VISION on a monthly basis.
• Completing various accounts payable tasks, including creating vouchers for Treasurer's Office payments.
• Tracking and reporting federal funds received on behalf of other departments.
• Tracking and assisting departments in maintaining Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance.
• Updating, sending/receiving, and tracking U.S. Forest Service Title I and Title III grants.
• Updating procedural and process documents that outline office operations, for both internal use and audit purposes.
• Preparing regular journal entries related to the retirement systems and funds held in the Common Trust.

 

About the Applicant

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent customer service skills, adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and a proven capacity to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential.

 

About the Location

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 who live beyond commuting distance of Montpelier, Vermont, must be prepared to relocate in order to be considered.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Administrator III (Job Requisition #53928), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Jeremiah.Breer@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Class Definition

Professional level accounting work in the maintenance, review and reconciliation of financial records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles and standards. Serves as an expert in a specific fiscal program, or performs highly specialized fiscal analysis or auditing. May supervise other professional and technical accounting personnel and perform professional work in the maintenance of accounting and financial records, or perform functional supervision over multiple complex accounting functions. Analyzes financial reports, programs, costs, payments and/or accounting processes. May have independent responsibility for specific complex fiscal functions (such as: budget development, sub-recipient and internal audits, federal program fiscal administration). Duties are performed under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor or department head.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

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

OR

 

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

OR

 

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.

OR

Two (2) year as a Financial Administrator II with the State of Vermont.

NOTE: CPA certificate is considered qualifying.

For some positions preference may be given to applicants with supervisory experience.

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.