Financial Administrator III - Limited Service

Financial Administrator III
- Limited Service

The Administration Division inside the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) is seeking a Financial Administrator III to oversee payments and financial reporting for the Vermont Agriculture and Timber Disaster Assistance Program as well as other related duties for the Agency's existing business office. The ideal candidate will be an independent and detail-oriented self-starter. Prior audit experience, knowledge of grants and contracts, VTBuys, VISION, and Excel are preferred.

Work is performed in a standard office setting and under the general direction of the Financial Director I.

This position, Financial Administrator III
- Limited Service (Job

Requisition #55601), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Nicole.

Dubuque.

You must apply online to be considered. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors:
Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting AND one (1) year of accounting experience maintaining, reviewing, analyzing and accounting or financial data and records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting practices and standards OR Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field AND four (4) years of professional experience in accounting, maintaining, reviewing, analyzing and accounting or financial data and records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting practices and standards OR High School diploma or equivalent AND five (5) years or more of professional experience in accounting involving maintaining, reviewing, and analyzing accounting or financial data and records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting practices and standards.

OR Two (2) year as a Financial Administrator II with the State of Vermont.

NOTE:

CPA certificate is considered qualifying. For some positions preference may be given to applicants with supervisory experience.

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

Total Compensation:
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: 12 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

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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.