FIAC10-2024-00879-Senior Accounting Analyst-Cheyenne
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FIAC10-2024-00879-Senior Accounting Analyst-Cheyenne
Salary
$6,171.35 - $6,857.05 Monthly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2024-00879
Department
Department of Workforce Services
Division
PW07
Opening Date
05/17/2024
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Are you ready to embark on a learning, growth, and success journey? Join the Wyoming
Department of Workforce Services to advance your career, find a healthy work-life balance, and be part of a collaborative culture. The Agency seeks a Senior Accountant Analyst to join our motivated team.
This position will help facilitate the Department of Workforce Services mission by allowing services to reach Wyoming citizens effectively. Position duties include monitoring funding levels, budgets, expenditures, and obligations. This position will also perform periodic analysis and reporting for the department and for audit purposes.
The State of Wyoming’s total compensation package is excellent and includes:
Paid annual and sick leave
Paid holidays
Retirement with employer contributions
Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, and short and long-term disability
Longevity Pay
Human Resource Contact: 307-777-8727
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
Serves as the primary contact with fiscal and division staff
Monitors, inputs, reviews, and approves fiscal data, including budgets, in the state's accounting system (WOLFS)
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual fiscal reports for assigned programs
Coordinates grant activities and monitors grant expenditures and budgets
Develops and installs accounting systems, records, methods, and procedures to address requirement changes
Performs annual year-end closing and reporting requirements and assists with annual audits
Ensures adequate internal controls, manual and automated system documentation, workflow processes and procedures for multiple internal financial systems are in place to provide timely and accurate information
Reviews monthly financial data reports from WOLFS; reconciles and performs any changes.
Monitors expenditures to meet GAAP requirements
Reconciles program reports with WOLFS and other state reports
Prepares ad hoc fiscal reports from data stored in WOLFS
Oversees purchasing, accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, vehicle management, contracts, grants, accounts receivable, and funding
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), pertaining to government accounting systems.
Knowledge of principles, concepts, and current practices of government management, including budget development, personnel management, purchasing management, and administrative policies
Knowledge of methods and techniques of fiscal auditing
Knowledge of the maintenance of accounts, including fund accounts and balancing the accounts to the different systems involved
Skills in interpreting complex grant funding requirements, submissions, and budget projections
Skills in oral and written communication
Skills in efficient time and work management
Skills in organization and planning
Skills in evaluation, policy, and decision making
Skills in the use of financial management software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
Ability to interpret State and Federal laws and regulations regarding grant administration
Ability to handle a high degree of detail in everyday work
Ability to analyze information and formulate conclusions
Ability to work independently
Ability to work efficiently under stressful situations
Ability to draft special reports as required
Ability to analyze financial reports and choose appropriate accounting methods to provide required data
Ability to maintain a good working relationships with staff members and others outside the division
Ability to plan, assign and monitor the work of others
Ability to train new employees
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
Experience:
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Analyst
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Analyst
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Minimal travel necessary, 0-2 days per year
NOTES:
FLSA: Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) 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 (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.
Former State of Wyoming employees, who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment, will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation.
Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application.
Supplemental Information
053-Department of Workforce Services - Fiscal
Clickhere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
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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 provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!
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