Job Description

Overview

Work where health is the bottom line! The Health Department\'s mission is to promote and protect the best health for all Vermonters.

We\'re seeking a financial specialist in our business office, with the primary duty of accounts payable. You\'ll review vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness, verify the accounting information, and process them for payment. You\'ll also be assigned to accounts receivable, providing customers with billing statements and accounting for receipts. If you are detail oriented and like to be busy, this may the job for you.

We\'re located in downtown Burlington with on-site parking. This position offers telework and flextime, but will require about 20% time on site.

Who May Apply

This position, Financial Specialist II (Job Requisition #46859), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact michelle.sthilaire@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.
AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or clerical work involving accounting or financial records. OR 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. OR Associate\'s degree in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field. OR Two years or more full-time college coursework in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field. OR 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 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
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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\xe2\x80\x99s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.