Financial Specialist III

The Department of Motor Vehicles seeks a highly organized professional with excellent attention to detail to join our Accounts Receivable Team as a Financial Specialist III. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to multi-task and to contribute and communicate effectively in a team environment, as well as the ability to work independently and accurately producing high quality reports and data analysis. Primary duties consist of processing daily accounts receivable transactions. This position will need to remain current on all State policies and procedures and will be cross trained to perform all responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable Unit. This position will have contact with multiple agencies, employees and outside vendors. Work experience with accounts receivables, VISION (the State's Oracle-based Accounting System) and strong Excel skills are preferred, but willing to train the right candidate. This is a hybrid position that allows three remote days per week, after training. The office is located at the DMV at 120 State St. in Montpelier. Who May Apply This position, Financial Specialist III (Job Requisition #55385) , is open to all State employees and external applicants. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. In accordance with Title 23, Section 102(d), an applicant must agree to be finger‑printed and pass a background investigation to be eligible for this position. The background investigation may include criminal, financial and traffic records checks. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the finger‑printing and background check requirement, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before finger‑printing and/or a background investigation is conducted. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr