Perform advanced level financial work with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
Processing a high volume of invoices.
Properly account for/record/manage/collect receivables.
Reconcile transactions.
Complete other assigned accounting tasks in a timely manner.
Enter invoices for payment in VTBuys and Vision.
Obtain proper signature authority prior to entering invoices for payment.
Review state and department contracts to ensure payments align with payment provisions.
Request new supplier set ups and/or updates.
Reconcile supplier statements.
Address and respond to supplier inquiries.
Receive, record, and make deposits for all forms of cash.
Report department revenue deposits into Vision financial system.
Perform monthly billing and statements processes to send out to customers.
Communicate with customers to request payment on past due invoices.
Maintain and reconcile aged receivables.
Reconcile department revenue received in multiple State bank accounts with Vision system AR entries.

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 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 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 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 One (1) year or more as a Financial Specialist II with the State of Vermont.
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 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

Financial Specialist III

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