Accountant 2025-02499
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Accountant 2025-02499
Salary
$24.78 Hourly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2025-02499
Department
Department of Workforce Services
Division
Vocational Rehab - Cheyenne
Opening Date
10/09/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
FIAC07
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
About Us: Become a valued member of the Vocational Rehabilitation Fiscal team at the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS), where your work makes a real difference in communities across the state. At DWS, we're more than just a workplace; we're a team that truly supports one another, and we're proud to live our mission: "Collaborating to support a thriving workforce and economy."
We're currently looking for a detail-oriented, motivated Accountant to join our fiscal team. This role is essential in helping us maintain accurate State and Federal accounting and ensuring that payments to vendors and clients are made on time. But you won't be on your own! We offer clear training, hands-on mentorship, and a team that's always ready to help. If you bring a positive attitude, a desire to learn, and a sharp eye for detail, we'll give you the tools and support you need to thrive.
Benefits: Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path:
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, and ambulance coverage plans. We even take care of Fido with optional pet insurance.
Retirement Plans: Multiple retirement plans-including a pension-provide financial security and stability for your future.
Paid Time Off and Flexible Arrangements: Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements allow you to recharge, attend to personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
Additional Perks: Competitive compensation, job security, and a supportive work environment.
Living in Wyoming: There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming, including:
Beautiful country with wide-open spaces and clean air
Great recreational activities
No state income tax
Employee Testimonials: Our current employees love working for DWS for many reasons:
Supportive Culture: "I enjoy getting up each morning knowing that even if the workday is difficult, myco-workers and supervisor are supportive and encouraging."
Meaningful Work: "Being part of an agency that can make a change in people's lives. What I domatters to society. We provide many much-needed services to the public."
Team Collaboration: "The friendly atmosphere that lives around us and the sense of teamwork towards the same goal."
Growth & Training:"When I started, I wasn't sure I had all the skills, but the training and support I received made all the difference. I've grown so much in just my first year here."
Mission-Driven: "The mission of the Agency is 'Collaborating to support a thriving work force and economy." The Department of Workforce Services is crucial to the health of the State."
Human Resource 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.
Payment Processing & Financial Support
Collaborate with team members to prepare accurate and timely payment documents, following established accounting policies and procedures.
Support a range of agency-specific processes in WOLFS (Wyoming Online Financial System), including accounts payable transactions, travel reimbursements, CMS transactions, and P-card payments-always with an eye toward budget alignment and efficiency.
Vendor Management
Work closely with the team to maintain and enter Vendor Management Forms in WOLFS.
Help keep our Vendor Management tracking sheet current and accurate, and ensure staff are promptly informed when vendors are activated with the State of Wyoming.
Cross-Team Support & Compliance
Partner with colleagues to ensure that all program purchases comply with statutory, procurement, agency, and accounting policies.
Serve as a resource for teammates by helping to answer questions and clarify policies and procedures, always with professionalism and a solutions-focused approach.
Contribute to maintaining strong internal controls by researching and analyzing financial data in WOLFS, and by helping identify and support corrective actions when needed.
Project Collaboration
Assist the Fiscal Manager with a variety of special projects, including gathering and analyzing data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Our ideal candidate:
Brings a positive attitude to their work and team.
Pays attention to the details that matter
Has a genuine interest in learning and developing professionally
KNOWLEDGE:
While not all of these are required, experience or familiarity with the following is helpful:
Basic financial calculations and data analysis
Internal control processes and general accounting practices
Microsoft Excel and computerized accounting systems
Effective communication-both written and verbal
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
A focus on accuracy and following instructions
A mindset open to active learning and applying new information
Don't meet every requirement? That's okay.We understand that everyone's path is different. If you're driven, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in an accounting role, we encourage you to apply!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
Experience:
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Technician
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Technician
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 all newly hired employees' eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (https://www.dhs.gov/verify-employment-eligibility-e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.
Former State of Wyoming employees, who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment, will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation.
Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
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.
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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!
