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 and process a high volume of vendor invoices, verify accuracy and completeness, and ensure timely payments. 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 currently approved through 9/30/2027, but an extension request is pending and the position is included in the SFY28 budget.  This position is required to report to their duty station in Montpelier and follows statewide guidance for telework.

Primary responsibilities include:
•    Primary accounts payable contact, entering purchase requisitions and invoices.  
•    Liaison with internal team members to obtain accurate coding and approvals and ensure timing processing of invoices.  
•    Reviews state and department contracts to ensure payments align with payment provisions
•    Process deposits for Vermont's State Parks and other receivables
•    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.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.