Accountant 2025-02674
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Accountant 2025-02674
Salary
$4,294.67 Monthly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2025-02674
Department
Department Of Family Services
Division
Economic Security Division
Opening Date
11/04/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
FIAC07
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join our team and mission at the Wyoming Department of Family Services! As part of the State of Wyoming, we offer a rewarding career with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth. This position provides fiscal and technical assistance for the Department's State Disbursement Unit, the Child Support Program, and the state's POSSE computer system-helping ensure critical support reaches Wyoming families.
Human Resource Contact: Michelle Johnson /michelle.johnson@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
Shares front window coverage with other staff members to assist walk-in clients.
Answer Call Center phone calls from clients, employers, and case managers, and provide the information requested or redirect callers to units as needed.
Researchers analyze data and interpret fiscal information for clients and child support program staff.
Accurately processes child support payments received at the State Disbursement Unit onto the state POSSE system within the 2-day federal requirement.
Post fiscal/statistical data, perform calculations, balance totals, and verify sorts and sequences of fiscal documents.
Produces financial or statistical reports, prepares and completes deposits for child support payments, and verifies amounts recorded.
Applies established accounting procedures and regulations in maintaining financial records or other fiscal documents. File retention of hard copy information and filing.
Sort mail and batch child support payments for daily processing.
Prepares mail for central mail.
Performs financial processing functions for transactions of a non-routine or unusual nature.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants who are detail-oriented, capable of multitasking, organized, and able to prioritize. They should also have data entry skills, be good communicators both orally and in writing, and have experience in customer service. Have experience with POSSE.
KNOWLEDGE:
Ability to work as part of a team.
Skills in customer service.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, electronic methods, and in writing.
Skills in problem-solving and researching.
Knowledge of the Parental Obligation System for Support Enforcement (POSSE) system.
Knowledge of federal and state laws relating to the Child Support Program, economic assistance, and privacy laws. Federal codes, regulations, and related statutes.
Knowledge of computer program applications, data management, and record keeping, Word, and Excel.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
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
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position takes place in an average work environment
NOTES:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.
Supplemental Information
049-Department of Family Services - Economic Security Division
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 means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
Comprehensive health coverage- medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits- including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Multiple retirement options- including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules- vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility- for those with qualifying student loans
Training and professional development- to support your career growth and advancement
Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, andno state income tax.
Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) .
