Finance Specialist II

Location

Montpelier, VT, US

Exempt

Full Time

Minimum: $22.07 per hour. Maximum: $34.23 per hour.

Candidates shall submit a complete and up‑to‑date Judicial Branch Application and a resume.

This full‑time position works at a professional level involving financial management, fund accounting, and internal auditing and reconciliation activities within the Vermont Judiciary. The principal function is the processing and management of state funds. It includes professional accounting work in the maintenance, review and reconciliation of financial records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles and standards. Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Finance Manager.

Examples of Work:

• Performs advanced technical accounting duties such as making cost allocations to various cost centers and auditing financial documents for state and federal programs, special projects, grants, infrastructure projects, or capital construction projects to insure compliance with specifications.
• Assists in compiling financial data for the preparation of financial reports; prepares financial schedules.
• Posts, balances and reconciles accounting records.
• Processes financial transactions, disbursements, receipts, expenditures, and fund transfer requests.
• Makes corrections in accounting records.
• Performs and edits financial and statistical analysis for review.
• Assists professional staff in preparing and maintaining accounting systems.
• Prepares payrolls, maintains time and attendance records.
• Maintains inventory records.
• Calculates accounting adjustments.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Starting salary is $22.07 per hour. This position will be eligible for longevity increases in accordance with the State step pay plan and annual cost‑of‑living increases as enacted by the Vermont State Legislature.

Benefits include 12 days of vacation and sick leave earned per year, 13 paid holidays per year, group life and medical insurance, dental coverage effective after six months, and membership in the Vermont State Employees Retirement System.

• High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or clerical work involving accounting or financial records.
• Completion of a vocational/technical training program in business, office administration, financial support or related area AND one (1) year or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or clerical work involving accounting or financial records.
• Associate degree in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field.
• Two years or more full‑time college coursework in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field.
• One (1) year or more of experience as a Financial Specialist I with the State of Vermont.

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. College training may be substituted for the work experience on a year for year basis.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Barre

Nearest Secondary Market: Montpelier