Financial Specialist II - Waterbury
21 hours ago

Job description
Overview
The DCF Business Office is looking for a new member to join our Accounts Receivable and Account Payable team. This position is based in Waterbury and will work three days in office, with two teleworking remotely.
The Financial Specialist's primary focus will be on processing the daily receivables and daily payables along with managing mobile phones for the whole department, various administrative functions for the business office, supplier maintenance, processing mail, and scanning and indexing of documents. This position requires a large volume of data entry and can be highly repetitive at times. The Specialist will be working in the State accounting system VISION, DCF database ACCESS, OnBase, Adobe, and Excel. Knowledge of all these programs is a plus but not required.
Knowledge, skills and abilities that will make a person successful in this position:
- Basic knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices
- Basic knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of administrative practices
- Ability to make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy
- Ability to develop checkpoints to maintain over-all integrity of the financial system
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Working independently and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Who May Apply
This position, Financial Specialist II (Job Requisition #54411), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Megan Churchill at
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
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
Two years or more full-time college coursework in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field.
OR
Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, office administration or a related field.
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
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
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 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.Similar jobs
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