Finance Specialist III

The Vermont Judiciary is seeking a Finance Specialist III for a limited-service position in Montpelier. This position works at an advanced professional level 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 accounting and bookkeeping tasks in multiple complex fiscal programs.  This position will focus on all financial related activities for the Judiciary’s grants programs.  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 limited-service full-time position located in Montpelier, Vermont. Starting salary is $24.59 per hour.  The limited-service term will end 12 / 31 / 2028. The Finance Specialist III is a non-exempt Judicial Branch position equivalent to pay grade 21. 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

Minimum Requirements

(Required to perform the essential functions of the job.)

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

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

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

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

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.

Summary of Duties

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 # 25087

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.