The University of Vermont is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Posting Summary

The Administrative Business Service Center (ASC) offers a dynamic environment and unique opportunity to support multiple departments across the University with their finance and human resource transactional needs. The Finance/HR Support Specialist II is a member of a highly supportive team of efficient and skilled Specialists who each support a group of designated University customer departments. The Specialist II supports customers with higher levels of sensitivity and transactional needs and serves as a liaison between customer units and University central offices, using judgement and comprehensive knowledge in application of University policies and other regulatory provisions.

The Specialist II supports customers with unique and varied transactional needs including but not limited to: processing financial transactions such as requisitions for purchase orders, reallocating purchasing card transactions to appropriate accounts, and reconciling accounts; and processing human resources actions and changes such as recruitments, hiring actions, separations, and processing additional pays.

This position is eligible for remote work options. The ABSC is looking for bright and creative team-first players to join our organization. If you possess exceptional communication and finance and/or HR transaction skills and are a positive can-do person that can thrive in an evolving environment of regular change, we urge you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources or related field and one to three years of related experience required. Demonstrated commitment to customer service required. Exceptional communication and team-collaboration skills required. Proficient in spreadsheet, database and word-processing applications. Attention to detail and effective organizational skills required. Ability to effectively perform duties within deadline-driven environment and frequently changing customer demands required.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software highly desirable. Knowledge of PeopleSoft and PeopleAdmin desirable.

Other Information

Remote work options available. A 6-month probationary period is required.