Accountant 2026-01515
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Accountant 2026-01515
Salary
$27.39 Hourly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-01515
Department
Department Of Family Services
Division
Economic Security Division
Opening Date
06/08/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
FIAC07
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join theWyoming Department of Family Servicesin a vital role that helps ensure children and families receive the financial support they depend on.This position provides fiscal and customer service support for the Child Support Program and State Disbursement Unit,helping maintain the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of child support payment processing throughout the state.
In this role, you will serve as a resource for clients, employers, case managers, and program staff by responding to inquiries, researching and analyzing fiscal information, and providing technical assistance related to child support payments and accounts. You will play an important part in ensuring child support payments are accurately processed and distributed within federally mandated timelines, directly supporting Wyoming families and children.
Responsibilities include reviewing and processing financial transactions, maintaining fiscal records, preparing deposits, generating financial and statistical reports, reconciling fiscal information, and ensuring compliance with established accounting procedures and regulations. You will also assist with payment processing through the state's POSSE and WOLFS systems, review supporting documentation for fiscal transactions, and help maintain accurate records and document retention practices.
This position offers a diverse blend of customer service, financial processing, data analysis, and administrative responsibilities. Success in this role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to providing excellent service while supporting the Department's mission of strengthening and protecting Wyoming families.
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
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
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)
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Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov
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 at this 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.
Researches, analyzes data, and interprets 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.
Posts fiscal/statistical data, performs calculations, balances totals, and verifies, sorts, and sequences fiscal data
documents.
Produces financial or statistical reports to prepare and complete deposits for child support payments; 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.
Receives and examines fiscal documents to determine if budget/expenditure coding, necessary supporting
documentation, and appropriate approvals are included in the submission.
Enters WOLFS document for payment.
Prepare and submit CR Documents on WOLFS.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants who are detail-oriented, multitasking capable, organized, and able to prioritize, have data entry experience, are good communicators both orally and in writing, and have customer service experience.
Preference may be given to applicants who have experience with the POSSE and WOLFS systems.
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.
Knowledge of data entry in the WOLFS system.
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 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
Click here (https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/) to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
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
Know your full value.
Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.
Explore your total compensation:https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/
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) .
