Finance Specialist II

Vermont Judiciary

Montpelier, VT 05602, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

The Vermont Judiciary is seeking a Finance Specialist II for a permanent position in Montpelier. This position works at a professional level involving financial management, fund accounting, and internal auditing and reconciliation activities within the Vermont Judiciary. The principal function is the processing of payments and management of vendor accounts.

The Finance Specialist II will provide professional accounting work in the maintenance, review, and reconciliation of financial records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles and standards. Work may involve performing a wide variety of routine accounting and bookkeeping tasks in multiple or complex fiscal programs, participating in the work of a unit within a centralized accounting operation. Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Finance Manager.

Desired Knowledge and Skills

Thorough knowledge of fiscal procedures, including automated fiscal recordkeeping and electronic spreadsheets.
Working knowledge of basic contract requirements.
Working knowledge of cost allocation practices and procedures.
Ability to make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
Ability to develop checkpoints to maintain over-all integrity of the financial system.
Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations of considerable complexity.
Skill in preparing accurate financial and statistical reports.

This is a permanent full-time position located in Montpelier, Vermont. Starting salary is $22.07 per hour. The Finance Specialist II is a non-exempt Judicial Branch position equivalent to pay grade 19. The State of Vermont’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation.

Benefits

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 12 vacation days earned per year, 12 sick leave days earned per year, 13 paid holidays each year
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

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years or more of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or clerical work involving accounting or financial records.

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.

Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field.

Two years or more full-time college coursework in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field.

Summary of Duties

Performs technical accounting duties such as making cost allocations to various cost centers and
auditing financial documents for state and federal programs, special projects, grants, infrastructure
projects, or capital construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications.
Assists in compiling financial data for the preparation of financial reports. Prepares financial
schedules.
Posts, balances and reconciles accounting records.
Processes financial transactions, disbursements, receipts, expenditures, and fund transfer requests.
Makes corrections in accounting records.
Performs and edits financial and statistical analysis for review.
Assists professional staff in preparing and maintaining accounting systems.
Prepares payrolls. Maintains time and attendance records.
Maintains inventory records.
Calculates accounting adjustments.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Scheduled hours of work generally conform to public court hours, but assignments may extend beyond those hours. Occasional travel to other courts within the State of Vermont may be required. Travel will be reimbursed according to State policies. This position will be eligible for longevity increases in accordance with the State step pay plan and annual cost of living increases as enacted by the Vermont State Legislature. Job Code # 25082

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 in all state government positions. The Judicial Branch is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and the recruitment process is designed to treat all applicants equitably.

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