Finance Specialist II

Finance Specialist II

The Vermont Judiciary is seeking a Finance Specialist II for a permanent position in Montpelier. This position performs routine financial and bookkeeping tasks that support the day-to-day operations of the Vermont Judiciary. The primary responsibilities include processing payments, maintaining and monitoring vendor accounts, and performing standard reconciliation activities. The Finance Specialist II completes basic accounting work involving the maintenance, review, and reconciliation of financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting principles and procedures. Work consists largely of recurring tasks within established processes and may involve supporting multiple fiscal programs within a centralized accounting unit. Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor.

Thorough knowledge of fiscal procedures, including automated fiscal recordkeeping and electronic spreadsheets. Working knowledge of basic contract requirements. Working knowledge of cost allocation practices and procedures. Ability to make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy. Ability to develop checkpoints to maintain over-all integrity of the financial system. Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations of considerable complexity. Skill in preparing accurate financial and statistical reports.

Performs technical accounting duties such as making cost allocations to various cost centers and auditing financial documents for state and federal programs, special projects, grants, infrastructure projects, or capital construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications. Assists in compiling financial data for the preparation of financial reports. Prepares financial schedules. Posts, balances and reconciles accounting records. Processes financial transactions, disbursements, receipts, expenditures, and fund transfer requests. Makes corrections in accounting records. Performs and edits financial and statistical analysis for review. Assists professional staff in preparing and maintaining accounting systems. Prepares payrolls. Maintains time and attendance records. Maintains inventory records. Calculates accounting adjustments. Performs related duties as assigned.

Compensation Starting salary is $22.51 per hour. This position will be eligible for longevity increases in accordance with the State step pay plan and annual cost of living increases as enacted by the Vermont State Legislature. Benefits include 12 days of vacation and sick leave per year, 14 paid holidays per year, group life and medical insurance, dental coverage after six months, membership in the Vermont State Employees Retirement System, and a long-term retirement investment plan available (457 Plans).

Minimum Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or clerical work involving accounting or financial records. OR Completion of a vocational/technical training program in business, office administration, financial support or related area AND one (1) year or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or clerical work involving accounting or financial records. OR Associate degree in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field. OR Two years or more full-time college coursework in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field. OR One (1) year or more of experience as a Financial Specialist I with the State of Vermont.

Equal Opportunity Statement: 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.