Accounting Analyst 2026-01664
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Accounting Analyst 2026-01664
Salary
$32.33 - $35.92 Hourly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-01664
Department
Department Of Health
Division
Cheyenne and County Offices
Opening Date
06/29/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Job Classification
FIAC09
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time Accounting Analyst position providing fiscal support to the HealthCare Financing Division (HCF/Medicaid) with the Wyoming Department of Health. The position reviews and approves payments to ensure compliance with state and federal policies. The position supports the Senior Accounting Analyst with administrative payments, tracking, and reporting, including payroll accounting for the division. The position will also provide backup across the HCF/Medicaid fiscal team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor management, and support for federal reporting.
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-Pensionand457Bplansthathelpyoubuildasecure 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 shortvideo to learn about our benefit package!
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Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
Approves fiscal and payroll transactions with agency director approval.
Enforce state fiscal policies and procedures and ensure that program staff are submitting payments that are not only coded correctly but also include all required supporting documentation.
Support all payroll accounting and travel reimbursement for the HealthCare Financing division, including budget coding, reporting, review, and approval of pay approval forms and travel reimbursement forms.
Monitor, process, and manage all weekly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) transactions.
Provide backup across the HealthCare Financing fiscal team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor management, and support for federal reporting.
Analyze financial reports prepared for federal agencies prior to submission.
Prepares, analyzes, and interprets fiscal information and carries out special studies.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to candidates with working knowledge of the WyomingOnline Financial System (WOLFS).
Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
KNOWLEDGE:
Must be familiar with Governmental Accounting, GAAP, GASB, and the governmental budget process.
Knowledge and skills in fund accounting, including auditing practices, knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes, and knowledge of grant management.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Access, including the ability to create pivot tables.
Skill in financial review and development of periodic reports.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with program managers and peers.
Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing circumstances.
Knowledge of the state accounting (WOLFS) system.
Ability to gather data and review analytically to answer questions and resolve problems; ability to handle several projects or tasks at once and meet deadlines; attention to detail; ability to organize and follow a task through to completion with little supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
Experience:
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accountant
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accountant
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
NOTES:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) employer.
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.
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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.
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