Accounting Supervisor 2025-02696
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Accounting Supervisor 2025-02696
Salary
$6,757.91 - $7,508.79 Monthly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2025-02696
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
Department of Transportation
Opening Date
11/12/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Job Classification
FIAC11
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) as an Accounting Supervisor and play a crucial role in shaping the financial backbone of our state's essential infrastructure while leading a committed team to ensure fiscal integrity and operational excellence! The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Principal Accountant, serving as the Accounting Supervisor, to lead and oversee the General Ledger, Revenue/Accounts Receivable, Property, and Inventory functions. This position is responsible for supervising staff, directing daily financial operations, ensuring timely deposits, billing customers and external entities, and accurately tracking WYDOT's property and inventory. By managing these essential financial activities, this role enables Financial Services management to focus on policy development, regulatory compliance, reporting requirements, and ensuring the overall accuracy and completeness of financial data in PeopleSoft and WOLFS. The work performed by this position is critical to WYDOT's ability to maintain financial data integrity, which supports agency personnel in maintaining Wyoming's highway, bridge, and telecommunications infrastructure to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
This position is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, a community known for its affordable cost of living, minimal commute times, strong sense of community, and proximity to outdoor recreation, cultural events, and larger metropolitan areas such as Fort Collins and Denver, making it a great place to live and work.
This position offers a:
$2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday
Human Resource Contact: Stacy Woita 307-777-4423 or email at stacy.woita2@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.
Supervise GL, Property/Inventory, and AR staff regarding day-to-day work, issues, and problem-solving; monitor employees who manage several group email accounts. Develop, maintain, track, and analyze AR, Property/Inventory, and GL metrics to manage workload, measure staff performance, and provide information to management.
Oversee, monitor, and control general ledger, property/inventory, and revenue activities for the agency, including processing and maintenance of the general ledger, property/inventory, and Federal, state, and other revenue and accounts receivable.
Responsible for developing and maintaining the accuracy of all financial statements for the agency.
Month-end procedure oversight for General Ledger, Property/Inventory, and AR/Revenue, ensuring all weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual agency deadlines are met.
Manage the GL, Property/Inventory, and AR/Revenue modules involving testing, documenting, and implementing changes in production in WYDOT's ERP systems for the agency, using individual subject matter experts within the Financial Services Program.
Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of the monthly and annual financial statements, based on the current financial resources measurement focus and modified accrual basis of accounting in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
Prepare and/or review schedules, calculations, and workpapers for the monthly and annual financial statements. Write footnote disclosures for the annual financial statements.
Advisesagency management on interpreting regulations, policy, and procedures.
Assist in the development of fiscal policy and procedures in compliance with GAAP, GASB, federal and state laws for the agency, and develop and recommend changes in regulations. Advise and confer regularly with management in WYDOT internal programs and other agencies to clarify fiscal information and resolve problems.
Enforce internal controls related to GL, Property/Inventory, and AR/Revenue for the Financial Services Program and the agency.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to candidates with supervisory or leadership experience, particularly those with a strong understanding of governmental accounting standards (GASB), fund accounting, and financial reporting.
Preference will be given to candidates with an accounting degree, fiscal audit experience, including preparing workpapers and financial statements for audits, as well as advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, macros, etc.). Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with PeopleSoft Financials and WOLFS (the State's accounting system).
A proven ability to oversee multiple financial functions, including general ledger, accounts receivable, property, and inventory.
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, experience developing or improving financial procedures and internal controls.
The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with staff, leadership, and external agencies is highly valued.
A collaborative leadership style that promotes accuracy, accountability, and team development is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes, Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and IRS and Federal grant requirements.
Knowledge of basic accounting, business principles, budgets, and procurement practices and policies.
Knowledge of State Personnel Rules and associated federal laws.
Knowledge of internal controls over accounting applications.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as they are applied to government accounting systems.
Knowledge of government management, including human resources, accounting, and general management.
Knowledge of project management.
Knowledge of federal grant application, progress reporting, and financial reporting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
Experience:
1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accounting Analyst
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accounting Analyst
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primarily in an office setting
NOTES:
FLSA: Exempt
WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.
E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) , including your rights and responsibilities.
Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
Current employees are accepting a promotional opportunity, so recruitment must be opened to the public.
One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.
Supplemental Information
Wyoming Department of Transportation, 045, Financial Services
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) .
