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Senior Accountant 2025-02491

State of Wyoming • United States, United States • 6h ago

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Senior Accountant 2025-02491

Salary

$27.13 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2025-02491

Department

Department of Workforce Services

Division

Office of the Director - Cheyenne

Opening Date

10/08/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

FIAC08

Description

Benefits

Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Are you detail-oriented and ready to make an impact? Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is looking for a motivated Senior Accountant to join our team.

This position will be responsible for reviewing and approving payments in the WOLFS accounting system. This position is responsible for ensuring that proper coding, documentation, and procurement requirements are followed. This position also serves as a trainer for other fiscal staff and coordinates the work of accountants entering payments.

The State of Wyoming's total compensation package is excellent and includes:

Paid annual and sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement with employer contributions

Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions

Health insurance with an employer contribution towards premiums

Insurance options for dental, vision, life, ambulance, and short and long-term disability

Longevity Pay

Human Resources Contact: kelly.gayer@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

Responsible for post-auditing payments as submitted by accounting staff, ensuring fiscal accuracy of budget coding, allocations, and object/sub-objects. Provides guidance to staff for corrections and ensures payments are paid and processed on time.

Trains new and existing fiscal staff and coordinates the payment entry process performed by accountants.

Maintains the integrity of financial data within specialized accounting systems and WOLFS. Performs monthly reconciliation of WOLFS and the specialized accounting system and performs necessary corrections.

Responsible for the analysis of budgets and expenditures as needed.

Performs special requests and projects, prepares reports, and completes assignments with direct accountability to both the Deputy CFO and Quality Assurance Analyst.

Conducts monthly analysis of A&I payment allocations. Prepares, creates, and accurately processes these allocation charges to ensure compliance across all grants and program budgets.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the maintenance of accounts, including fund accounts, and in balancing the accounts to the different systems involved

Knowledge of computer-based applications including Word processing and Excel

Experience with WOLFS is desired

Skills in effective oral and written communication

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work as an effective member of the Department's Fiscal team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more abouthttps://www.e-verify.gov/, including your rights and responsibilities.

For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application.

Supplemental Information

053-Department of Workforce Services - Office of the Director - Fiscal

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers) to learn more!

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