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State of Vermont

Financial Manager I

State of Vermont, South Barre, Vermont, United States

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The Finance & Administration Division of the Agency of Transportation is looking to add a self-motivated, hard-working team member to our Financial Support Services unit.

Overview The Finance & Administration Division of the Agency of Transportation is looking to add a self-motivated, hard-working team member to our Financial Support Services unit.

Responsibilities

Creating, analyzing, and reconciling various agency financial reports and coordinating systems for multiple offices or departments

Acting as administrator of the Agency purchasing card program and oversight of the Agency purchasing and requisition budget activity

Daily review of financial queries and reports to ensure timely payment of vouchers

Tracks expenditures through electronic systems

Reconciliation of Agency payroll and expenses as well as identifying and correcting payroll entries

Ensuring proper month end closing procedures are completed in the VISION Travel + Expense, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing modules allowing for the proper closing of the ACTUALS + ACCRL/ADJ ledgers for the Agency

May develop and financial guidelines for state programs, provides guidance and assistance with financial systems

Serve as the liaison for federal agencies, other state departments, or local community partners for all financial inquiries

Maintain the VTBuys payment processes

Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess professional knowledge of accounting principles and practices, the ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate accounting problems, and make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a bachelor's degree in any discipline that includes or is supplemented by 20 credit hours in accounting AND two (2) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

OR Bachelor's degree in any discipline AND four (4) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

OR Associate's degree AND six (6) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

OR High School diploma AND eight (8) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

OR One year as a Financial Administrator III with the State of Vermont.

OR Certification as a CPA.

Preferred Qualifications For some positions, preference may be given to applicants with supervisory or management 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

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

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.

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