Financial Manager III Job Listing at State of Vermont in Barre, VT (Job ID 2D558797-E203-4)

Description

Overview

The Finance & Administration Division of the Agency of Transportation (AOT) is looking to add a self-motivated, hard-working supervisor to our team. This position will lead a small team of three (3) professional Financial Managers. Work is performed in an evolving, fast paced environment.  

 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Creating, analyzing, and reconciling various agency financial reports and coordinating systems for multiple offices or departments
• Acting as administrator of the Agency purchasing card program and oversight of the Agency purchasing and requisition budget activity
• Daily review of financial queries and reports to ensure timely payment of vouchers
• Tracks expenditures through electronic systems
• Reconciliation of Agency payroll and expenses as well as identifying and correcting payroll entries
• Ensuring proper month end closing procedures are completed in the VISION Travel + Expense, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing modules allowing for the proper closing of the ACTUALS + ACCRL/ADJ ledgers for the Agency
• May develop and financial guidelines for state programs, provides guidance and assistance with financial systems
• Serve as the liaison for federal agencies, other state departments, or local community partners for all financial inquiries
• Lead the effort to implement and maintain the VTBuys payment processes after the statewide go live date

 

The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills, professional knowledge of accounting principles and practices, the ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate accounting problems, and make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Manager III (Job Requisition #52354), is open to all State employees and external applicants. 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Chris MacRitchie at chris.macritchie@vermont.gov.

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

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

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 three (3) or more years of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience INCLUDING experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

OR

Bachelor's degree in any discipline AND five (5) or more years of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience INCLUDING experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.

OR

Associate's degree AND seven (7) 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 nine (9) 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 years as a Financial Manager II with the State of Vermont.

Special Requirements

For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft 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: 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

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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.

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