Financial Administrator III Job Listing at State of Vermont in Waterbury, VT (Job ID AC6BD9E4-B4EF-4)

Description

Overview

This position plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of the Department, with a primary focus on services for multiple Probation & Parole (P&P) offices. The role is responsible for processing accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring invoices and payments are handled accurately, approved properly, and processed in a timely manner. Duties include verifying and posting Supervised Individuals (S/I) payments, maintaining S/I financial accounts, and supporting systems used to collect court-ordered fines, fees, and supervision payments.

The position also helps administer the Department's Offender Tax Setoff Program, working with the state tax department to recover past-due supervision fees through state tax return offsets. Responsibilities include determining eligible debts, communicating with S/I's regarding disputes or payments, processing funds received, and maintaining accurate records in compliance with applicable policies and laws.
Additional responsibilities include preparing general ledger (G/L) journal entries, assisting with budget monitoring and projections for multiple P&P offices, and supporting financial planning by tracking payroll costs, operating expenses, and program budgets. This role also serves as a payroll delegate and expense coordinator, assisting with bi-weekly payroll review and approvals, auditing payroll data, coordinating employee expense submissions, and ensuring compliance with state finance policies.

Overall, this position requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of financial procedures, and the ability to coordinate with vendors, field staff, and departmental leadership to ensure accurate financial management and compliance with state guidelines.

This position, Financial Administrator III (Job Requisition #54643), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Tatum.LaPlant@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

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.

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

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information.  Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.  By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete.  The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.  You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here.  Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

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

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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.