Senior Accountant 2025-02491

Senior Accountant

Are you detail-oriented and ready to make an impact? Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is looking for a motivated Senior Accountant to join our team.

This position will be responsible for reviewing and approving payments in the WOLFS accounting system. This position is responsible for ensuring that proper coding, documentation, and procurement requirements are followed. This position also serves as a trainer for other fiscal staff and coordinates the work of accountants entering payments.

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 towards premiums
• Insurance options for dental, vision, life, ambulance, and short and long-term disability
• Longevity Pay

Human Resources Contact : kelly.gayer@wyo.gov

Responsible for post-auditing payments as submitted by accounting staff, ensuring fiscal accuracy of budget coding, allocations, and object / sub-objects. Provides guidance to staff for corrections and ensures payments are paid and processed on time.

Trains new and existing fiscal staff and coordinates the payment entry process performed by accountants.

Maintains the integrity of financial data within specialized accounting systems and WOLFS. Performs monthly reconciliation of WOLFS and the specialized accounting system and performs necessary corrections.

Responsible for the analysis of budgets and expenditures as needed.

Performs special requests and projects, prepares reports, and completes assignments with direct accountability to both the Deputy CFO and Quality Assurance Analyst.

Conducts monthly analysis of A&I payment allocations. Prepares, creates, and accurately processes these allocation charges to ensure compliance across all grants and program budgets.

Knowledge of the maintenance of accounts, including fund accounts, and in balancing the accounts to the different systems involved

Knowledge of computer-based applications including Word processing and Excel

Experience with WOLFS is desired

Skills in effective oral and written communication

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work as an effective member of the Department's Fiscal team

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant

OR

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant

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For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application.

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!