Financial Manager

The Agency of Transportation seeks a detail-oriented person to fill the position of Financial Manager I in the Accounts Receivable Unit. This position is responsible for overseeing and processing most of the Agency's Federal and Municipal billing.

Job duties include:

• Running queries of expenditure and revenue data.
• Creating/submitting billing requests in various Federal billing systems.
• Reviewing reimbursement contracts with municipalities to correctly set up AOT's STARS financial system to ensure proper billing.
• Working with representatives of various municipalities and Federal agencies to address billing issues.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports for Federal grants.
• Providing support for project setup in STARS and troubleshooting billing errors.
• Assisting with Federal billing audits by providing requested information.
• Providing backup for various other Accounts Receivable duties, as well as providing backup for the Unit supervisor.

Ideal candidates will possess thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices, excellent computer skills, with the ability to learn multiple financial programs, as well as the ability to work well with numerous customers, including representatives of Vermont municipalities and various Federal agencies.

This position,
Financial Manager I (Job Requisition #54059), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Anthony Davis is. Resumes will not be accepted via e‑mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a bachelor's degree in any discipline that includes or is supplemented by 20 credit hours in accounting AND two (2) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

OR

Bachelor's degree in any discipline AND four (4) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

OR

Associate's degree AND six (6) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

OR

High School diploma AND eight (8) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

OR

One year as a Financial Administrator III with the State of Vermont.

OR

Certification as a CPA.

For some positions preference may be given to applicants with supervisory or management experience.

For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont People Soft financial management system) may be required.

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.