Title:  Financial Administrator I - Limited Service

Overview

The Financial Administrator I position is within the Vermont Department of Health Business Office. The Financial Services team is seeking a detail oriented and customer service focused individual to perform procurement, employee travel, and accounts payable functions.

Duties include reviewing and processing requisitions, coordinating, and maintaining employee travel, and processing accounts payable transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures. The position requires regular interaction with program staff, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, identify discrepancies, and exercise sound judgment in decision making. Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy are essential.

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines with only general supervision. 

To effectively perform the duties of this position, the following skills and competencies are needed: 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills, with strong judgment and problem solving abilities.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to review, interpret, and apply policies and procedures accurately and consistently.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.

MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES: 
The Department of Health's mission is to promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of people in Vermont by advancing equity, protecting against disease and injury, and preparing for health emergencies. Our vision is that all people and communities in Vermont have equitable opportunities to achieve their highest level of health and well-being. Our values are equity, collaboration, inclusion, harmony, and data. Please review the Health Department Vision, Mission, and Values at https://www.healthvermont.gov/about/our-vision-mission-values 
  
STRATEGIC GOALS:  
The Department of Health's strategic goals are:  
1. Foster an inclusive workplace culture that promotes employee well-being and satisfaction.  
2. Ensure the capacity to build, restore and sustain trusting relationships with communities and partners.  
3. Increase data accessibility, equitable data collection, and meaningful analysis.  
4. Increase capacity of the department to adapt and respond to the threat of climate change.  

Please review the Health Department Strategic Plan at  http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/reports/strategic-plan 

Health insurance and benefits are provided. New hires must agree to a criminal background check and serve a six-month probationary period.    

Office hours are 7:45- 4:30 with a 45-minute unpaid lunch period.  A limited degree of flextime is afforded. The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $195,053,740.44 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Administrator I - Limited Service (Job Requisition #54947), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact jessica.p.brown@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.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of accounting experience maintaining, reviewing and analyzing financial data and records.

OR

Associate's degree in accounting, business/office administration AND two (2) years or more of accounting experience maintaining, reviewing and analyzing financial data and records.

OR

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business/office administration.

OR

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

NOTE: All levels of required accounting experience, unless otherwise noted, must have been performed to ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial operations, including procurement, travel coordination, and/or accounts payable.

Special Requirements

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

Any person who has had a charge of abuse, neglect or exploitation substantiated against them is not eligible under the Vermont Veterans’ Home licensing requirements. Candidates, including current State employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, or persons exercising re-employment rights, must pass a fingerprint supported background investigation applicable to the position.  Additionally, in accordance with Federal and State regulatory standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, Office of Inspector General exclusion database checks, motor vehicle driving record checks, and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the fingerprinting and background check requirements, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before fingerprinting and/or a background investigation is conducted

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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