Job Description

Overview
The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a detail-oriented and organized professional to join our Accounts Payable team as a Financial Specialist III.
This position will play a key part in keeping financial operations running smoothly, including processing daily invoices, ensuring accuracy in reports and data analysis, and maintaining compliance with all State policies and procedures. The Specialist will collaborate with team members while also working independently to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work.
This position involves regular interaction with State agencies, employees, and external vendors, and you'll be cross-trained to perform all Accounts Payable functions.
The ideal candidate has experience with accounts payable, the State's accounting system (VISION), and VT Buys, as well as strong Excel skills.
This position requires three days per week in office at the the Montpelier DMV.
Who May Apply
This position, Financial Specialist III (Job Requisition #53601), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Heather Matott at .
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
Two years or more of full-time college coursework in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field AND one (1) year or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or technical level fiscal experience that involved the calculation, recording and maintenance of accounting or financial records.
OR
Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field AND one (1) year or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or technical level fiscal experience that involved the calculation, recording and maintenance of accounting or financial records.
OR
Completion of a vocational/technical training program in business, office administration, financial support or related area AND two (2) years or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or technical level fiscal experience that involved the calculation, recording and maintenance of accounting or financial records.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or technical level fiscal experience that involved the calculation, recording and maintenance of accounting or financial records.
OR
One (1) year or more as a Financial Specialist 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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