What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Administrator III - Limited Service position at State of Vermont?
Are you a people person who also likes numbers? Do you want to help Vermonters access funding to improve their residential water systems? The Agency of Natural Resources has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Administrator to help administer the Healthy Homes Initiative and other American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded programs. This staff member will join the dedicated Finance & Administration team supporting the Secretary's Office. The ideal candidate is a positive communicator and relationship builder who brings strong interpersonal and communication skills, financial management experience, Excel expertise, and an interest in helping others.
This position is primarily responsible for:
* Leading beneficiaries through the account set up process for the Healthy Homes program and other ARPA funded programs
* Determining the most effective method of communication to help applicants successfully navigate administrative systems to receive funding
* Processing purchase requests and invoices for the Agency
* Monitoring expenses and preparing financial reports
* Assisting in maintaining appropriate fiscal controls, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.
The Agency of Natural Resources strives to create and maintain a welcoming, safe, and inclusive workplace for all. Collaborative teamwork with other units, supervisors, and suppliers is required on a daily basis. The Agency of Natural Resources Secretary's Office currently operates in a hybrid working environment, supporting remote work as well as days in which staff are in the office. Permission to participate in telework is applied for on an individual basis.
This position, Financial Administrator III - Limited Service,Job Requisition #47718, is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.
Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.
Level I: #47720
Level II: #47719
Level III: #47718
If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact .
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Work is performed in a standard office setting.
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
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
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
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.
- 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