State of Wyoming
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Corrections, Cheyenne Central Office, is seeking a Senior 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
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!
Human Resource Contact:
Deborah.Hale@wyo.gov or 307-777-6136
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develops, installs, and maintains a fiscal/accounting system for an agency or work unit to address changes in requirements.
Initiates and maintains financial balances of all agency contracts and special projects.
Performs complex specialized accounting, planning, and analysis of an accounting system.
Participates in the annual budget request process by providing detailed financial reports and evaluations to program managers and administrators, and valuating the methodology and accuracy of the data for the projected rates for internal services funds.
Reconciles capital assets and compiles and reports information for internal service funds.
Inputs/tracks all requisitions through procurement.
Reviews and approves department WOLFS (Wyoming Online Financial System) documents for A/P and A/R.
Coordinates fiscal functions and manages grant/project budgets in WOLFS (Wyoming Online Financial System).
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 (Wyoming Online Financial System) 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:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant.
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
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.
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
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The Wyoming Department of Corrections, Cheyenne Central Office, is seeking a Senior 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
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!
Human Resource Contact:
Deborah.Hale@wyo.gov or 307-777-6136
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develops, installs, and maintains a fiscal/accounting system for an agency or work unit to address changes in requirements.
Initiates and maintains financial balances of all agency contracts and special projects.
Performs complex specialized accounting, planning, and analysis of an accounting system.
Participates in the annual budget request process by providing detailed financial reports and evaluations to program managers and administrators, and valuating the methodology and accuracy of the data for the projected rates for internal services funds.
Reconciles capital assets and compiles and reports information for internal service funds.
Inputs/tracks all requisitions through procurement.
Reviews and approves department WOLFS (Wyoming Online Financial System) documents for A/P and A/R.
Coordinates fiscal functions and manages grant/project budgets in WOLFS (Wyoming Online Financial System).
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 (Wyoming Online Financial System) 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:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant.
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
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.
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
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