State of Wyoming Hiring for FIAC10-2022-03574-Senior Accounting Analyst-Cheyenne at Cheyenne Full Time

FIAC10-2022-03574-Senior Accounting Analyst-Cheyenne

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FIAC10-2022-03574-Senior Accounting Analyst-Cheyenne

Salary

$4,839.86 – $6,236.95 Monthly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Full Time

Department

053-Office of the Director – Fiscal

Job Number

2022-03574

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• Benefits

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is looking for a senior accounting analyst for Workers’ Compensation. This position will help to facilitate the mission of the Department of Workforce Services by allowing services for Workers’ Compensation to effectively reach the citizens of Wyoming. Position duties include monitoring funding levels, expenditures, and obligations. Periodic reporting as required by the department and for audit purposes.

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.

• Monitors and tracks the status of the Workers’ Compensation program through its life cycle.

• Serves as the primary contact with fiscal and division staff and other departments

• Serves as the primary contact for evaluation, research, and problem resolution.

• Monitors, inputs, reviews, and approves fiscal data in the state’s accounting system (WOLFS).

• Prepares ad hoc fiscal reports from data stored in WOLFS.

• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for assigned programs.

• Develops and adjusts associated budgets and coordinates budgeted funds.

• Coordinates grant activities and monitor grant expenditures.

• Develops and installs accounting systems, records, methods, and procedures to address changes in requirements.

• Monitors expenditures to meet GAAP requirements and perform annual year-end closing.

• 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 reports from WOLFS, reconciles and performs any changes.

• Reconciles Workers’ Compensation program reports with WOLFS and other state reports

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to candidates who have experience working with grant or state fiscal experience and compiling and submitting quarterly reports.

Additional preference may also be given to candidates proficient in creating Excel spreadsheets.

Preferred experience with Wyoming Online Financial System (WOLFS).

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as they pertain 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 inefficient time and work management.

Skills in organization and planning.

• Skills in evaluation, policy, and decision making.

• Skills in using financial management software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Ability to interpret State and Federal laws and regulations regarding budget 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 relationship 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:

• Some travel will be required.

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 about E-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.

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

• Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Supplemental Information

053-Department of Workforce Services – Fiscal

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