Financial Specialist III

at State of Vermont in Waterbury, Vermont, United States

Job Description

This Financial Specialist III position is within the Vermont Department of Health Business Office.

The Financial Services Team is seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused candidate to handle employee expense reimbursements and payroll processing. This role involves reviewing and processing expense reimbursements, conducting payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance, and applying administrative, payroll, and expense reimbursement policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills to work effectively with program staff, vendors, and other stakeholders both by phone and in writing, as well as the ability to analyze information and make sound decisions in line with established policies. Responsibilities also include providing guidance on travel, payroll, and reimbursement processes, and assisting with travel arrangements.   The successful candidate will be someone who can work effectively as part of a team; with the initiative and judgment to handle most assignments with only general supervision.

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

To effectively perform the duties of this position, the following skills and competencies are required:
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Exceptional customer service, judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
•    High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
•    Ability to review, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
•    Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
•    Willingness to assist staff with complex travel and payroll procedures


This is a permanent full-time position, with the opportunity for upward advancement based on demonstrated and sustained performance.

TELEWORK: The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment. Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit. We believe a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and greater work/life balance.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.