Accountant 2026-00002
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Accountant 2026-00002
Salary
$24.78 Hourly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-00002
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
Central Office
Opening Date
01/05/2026
Closing Date
1/21/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
FIAC07
Description
Benefits
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Description and Functions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Corrections, Cheyenne Central Office, is seeking a qualified Accountant to support Central Office and Field Services accounts payable and receivable functions. This position plays a key role in preparing, analyzing, and interpreting accounting records and practices in accordance with State of Wyoming standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!
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)
Human Resource Contact:Deborah.Hale@wyo.govor 307-777-6136
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
Ensures internal control of the work unit or division.
Reviews and completed documents for A/P and A/R.
Reviews and completes travel vouchers
Maintains the Central Office annual property inventory.
Processes inmate payroll, including child support, court-ordered fines, restitution, and internal obligation payments.
Processes daily deposits and financial transaction requests, and responds to inmate communications.
Prepares, analyzes, and interprets fiscal information and may carry out special studies.
Recommends fiscal policy and methods for improving operations.
Participates in agency planning for the next budget period by researching and compiling data utilized in agency budget preparation.
Maintains petty cash fund per established policy and procedures.
Maintains fixed assets on WOLFS.
Determines accurate dollar amounts to be billed to each agency for a statewide billing system and generates monthly billings.
Performs a variety of routine tasks in the acquisition, disbursement, and inventory of equipment, supplies, and commodities.
Reviews and approves department WOLFS documents for A/P and A/R.
Manages grant/project budgets in WOLFS.
Coordinates fiscal functions for all grant coordinators in the department.
Ensures statutory compliance by internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to applicants with 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance or Accounting) and knowledge acquired at an accounting technician level.
Preference will be given to applicants with WOLFS experience. Preference will be given to applicants who can create and manipulate Excel spreadsheets.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of purchasing procedures.
Knowledge of internal control processes.
Knowledge of accounting principles, techniques, and systems.
Skill in Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and General Acceptable Accounting Procedures (GAAP)
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:
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, lifting, and carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc.
Exposure to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Lifting/grasping up to 50 pounds without assistance on a regular basis.
Walking on cement floors regularly.
Stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching regularly.
Reaching on a regular basis.
Typing/Repetitive motion is frequent.
Talking/hearing frequently.
Seeing: the visual ability to perform an activity such as analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
NOTES:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff is subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and drug test.
WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, and a 457 Deferred Compensation Program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.
Supplemental Information
080-Department of Corrections - Central Office
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) .
