Financial Administrator III

Are you passionate about serving Vermonter's and Vermont? The Department of Mental Health is seeking an individual who is self-motivated and detail oriented to fill the Financial Administrator III position within our Business Office. This position will work with subgrantees in the pre and post award steps, prepare financial tracking and analysis for the department, and prepare per diem billing for the department's treatment facilities monthly.

Ideal Candidates will possess strong computer and Microsoft Office skills, as well as the desire and ability to prioritize tasks. Knowledge of the state's Peoplesoft Vision financial system is preferred, but not required.

This position,Financial Administrator III (Job Requisition #52346), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contactjamie.marchessault@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.

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.

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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