University of Vermont
Financial Assistant
🇺🇸
Hybrid - Burlington, VT
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$24 - $29
per Hour
💻
Finance
🗓️
January 19th, 2026
Salesforce
Smartsheet
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Vermont is hiring a Financial Assistant to support and manage payments, reconciliations, payroll onboarding, and financial reporting for their Professional and Continuing Education department. This role requires collaboration with finance teams and various departments to ensure compliance, efficiency, and accurate financial processes.
Highlights
- Manage payment and reconciliation of administrative, marketing, and instructional expenses for PACE.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledgers and budgets in coordination with the finance team.
- Onboard and process payroll for instructors and temporary wage personnel.
- Compile and analyze financial data to prepare reports for multiple audiences.
- Assist with accounts receivable billing, reconciliation, and deposit preparation.
- Serve as liaison between UVM departments and external groups on financial matters.
- Make recommendations to improve financial process efficiency and compliance with UVM policies.
- Required skills include advanced spreadsheet abilities and familiarity with database software.
- Preferred knowledge of PeopleSoft, Smartsheet, Banner, Salesforce, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Qualifications include an Associate’s degree and 2-3 years of business and financial experience.
- Hourly pay ranges from $24 to $28.89 with a hybrid work option and union position status (UVMSU).
Financial Assistant Full Description
Financial Assistant
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Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title | Financial Assistant
Posting Summary | Support and administer the payment and reconciliation of administrative, marketing, and instructional expenses for Professional and Continuing Education (PACE). Work with the finance team to maintain and reconcile GLs and budgets. Onboard and process payroll for instructors and temporary wage personnel. Compile and analyze data from a variety of sources to prepare reports for multiple audiences. Assist with accounts receivable billing, reconciliation, and deposit preparation. Serve as liaison with UVM departments and outside groups on financial matters. Make recommendations to financial processes for both efficiency and compliance with UVM policies. Other duties as assigned. General supervision received from Manager, Finance & Business Operations.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Associate’s degree with two to three years business and financial experience required. Effective project management, analytical, planning, and organizational skills required. Ability to create, compile, and interpret and analyze complex financial reports necessary. Accuracy and attention to detail a must. Initiative, oral, and written communications skills required. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within team environment. Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet software and familiarity with database software required.
Desirable Qualifications | Advanced experience using MS Excel and PowerPoint highly desired. Knowledge of PeopleSoft systems, Smartsheet, Banner, and Salesforce desired. Understanding of higher education philosophy welcome.
Anticipated Pay Range | $24/hour to $28.89/hr
Other Information |
Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA | Non-Exempt
Union Position | Yes, UVMSU
Posting Summary | Support and administer the payment and reconciliation of administrative, marketing, and instructional expenses for Professional and Continuing Education (PACE). Work with the finance team to maintain and reconcile GLs and budgets. Onboard and process payroll for instructors and temporary wage personnel. Compile and analyze data from a variety of sources to prepare reports for multiple audiences. Assist with accounts receivable billing, reconciliation, and deposit preparation. Serve as liaison with UVM departments and outside groups on financial matters. Make recommendations to financial processes for both efficiency and compliance with UVM policies. Other duties as assigned. General supervision received from Manager, Finance & Business Operations.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Associate’s degree with two to three years business and financial experience required. Effective project management, analytical, planning, and organizational skills required. Ability to create, compile, and interpret and analyze complex financial reports necessary. Accuracy and attention to detail a must. Initiative, oral, and written communications skills required. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within team environment. Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet software and familiarity with database software required.
Desirable Qualifications | Advanced experience using MS Excel and PowerPoint highly desired. Knowledge of PeopleSoft systems, Smartsheet, Banner, and Salesforce desired. Understanding of higher education philosophy welcome.
Anticipated Pay Range | $24/hour to $28.89/hr
Other Information |
Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA | Non-Exempt
Union Position | Yes, UVMSU
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Location | Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date | 01/16/2026
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |
Open Until Filled | No
Job Open Date | 01/16/2026
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |
Open Until Filled | No
Our Common Ground Statement
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
Position Information
Position Title | Fiscal Ops & Bus Mgmt OC3 N
Posting Number | S5908PO
Department | PACE - Administration/50100
Position Number | 00021485
Percent of Full-Time | 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5
Term (months per year) | 12
Posting Number | S5908PO
Department | PACE - Administration/50100
Position Number | 00021485
Percent of Full-Time | 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5
Term (months per year) | 12
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