Financial Specialist III - Limited Service

at State of Vermont in Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Do you want an opportunity to work among a dedicated group of colleagues and partners committed to protecting Vermont's forests, promoting outdoor recreation, and operating Vermont's state parks? If so, then come work with us! 

The Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is seeking a Financial Specialist in our Business Office. This position will perform advanced level financial work with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. You'll review vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness, verify the accounting information, and process them for payment. You'll also help with processing deposits for the Vermont State Parks, and other revenue. If you are detail oriented and like to be busy, this may be the job for you. The ideal candidate brings financial experience, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to manage a complex workload with competing priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute and grow your skills while playing an integral role in supporting FPR's mission.

This is a full-time limited-service position with the same benefits package as a permanent State of Vermont (SOV) position; it is not a temporary position, but rather a classified service position currently approved to 09/30/2027, with an extension beyond this requested. This position is required to report to their duty station in Montpelier and follows statewide guidance for telework.

Primary responsibilities include:

•    Manages accounts payable and receivable transactions and records
•    Reviews state and department contracts to ensure payments align with payment provisions
•    Process deposits for Vermont's State Parks and other receivables[JH3.1]
•    Audits and reconciles transactions, as necessary
•    Adjusts coding on payables vouchers as assigned
•    Recommends, plans, installs, reviews, and refines financial management processes and practices.
•    Responds to vendor inquiries
•    Provides general internal and external VTBuys user support
•    Opens and process mail
•    Delivers high-quality financial and administrative services in a team environment.
•    Other duties as assigned by the position supervisor or Commissioner.

This position is a Grade 21 Step 1 rate, at $25.58 per hour, however, there is potential to be hired at a higher step depending on the individual's education and experience.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.