Accounting Analyst 2025-01636
Accounting Analyst 2025-01636
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Job Description
Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
About Us
Join the dynamic fiscal team at the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) as an Accounting Analyst! DWS is dedicated to Wyoming. Our mission Collaborating to support a thriving workforce and economy and our vision Leading workforce innovation and investing in employee development today for a stronger tomorrow are reflected in the communities and people we serve every day.
This role is an important part of keeping our operations on track especially when it comes to State and Federal accounting and managing grants. Were looking for someone whos confident with accounting principles understands the ins and outs of grants and compliance and brings a sharp eye for detail. A positive attitude and a love for learning are a big plus! If youre excited to be part of a supportive flexible and fun team youll feel right at home in our Cheyenne office.
Benefits
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path:- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical dental vision short- and long-term disability life insurance and ambulance coverage plans. We even take care of Fido with optional pet insurance.
- Retirement Plans: Multiple retirement plans including a pension provide financial security and stability for your future.
- Paid Time Off and Flexible Arrangements: Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements allow you to recharge attend to personal matters and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
- Additional Perks: Competitive compensation job security and a supportive work environment.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming including:- Beautiful country with wide-open spaces
- Clean air
- Great recreational activities
- No state income tax
Our current employees love working for DWS for many reasons:- Supportive Culture: I enjoy getting up each morning knowing that even if the work day is difficult my co-workers and supervisor are supportive and encouraging.
- Meaningful Work: Being part of an agency that can make a change in peoples lives. What I do mattersto society. We provide many much-needed services to the public.
- Team Collaboration: The friendly atmosphere that lives around us and the sense of teamwork towards the same goal.
- Autonomy and Support: I am able to work somewhat autonomously but have immediate access to help if and when I need it.
- Mission-Driven: The mission of the Agency is Collaborating to support a thriving workforce and economy. The Department of Workforce Services is crucial to the health of the State.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.- Apply in-depth knowledge of State and Federal governmental accounting principles concepts practices and methods.
- Review and approve expenditures in the state accounting system WOLFS.
- Prepare federal and state expenditure reports and ensure compliance with grant regulations.
- Prepare budget information for grant applications perform budget modifications and track expenditures against grants and programs.
- Perform federal reporting requirements for Disability Determination Services (DDS)/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) including annual quarterly and monthly reports.
- Develop Annual and Quarterly Spending Plans for DDS/OSHA.
- Reconcile financial reports revenue cash receipts and budgets in WOLFS.
- Ensure monthly drawdown of DDS/OSHA federal funds complies with federal grant regulations and the Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA).
- Oversee purchasing accounts payable fixed assets and indirect costs for DDS/OSHA federal awards.
- Conduct post-audit reviews and approvals for interfaces; assist with audits and year-end reporting.
- Act as a subject matter expert assisting accounting staff to resolve issues and errors; provide training on payment processing and fiscal duties.
- Monitor expenditures encumbrances revenue and budgets in WOLFS for the Workers Compensation Program (WC).
- Reconcile budgets and perform post-audit reviews and approvals for WC payments.
- Assist with audits and year-end reporting for WC; ensure adherence to State and Federal regulations.
- Review fiscal policies and procedures making recommendations for operational improvements.
- Prepare analyze and interpret fiscal information; conduct special studies as needed.
Qualifications
- PREFERENCES:
The ideal candidate will:- Possess a positive attitude
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
- Have a desire to learn and grow within the role.
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of principles concepts practices methods and techniques of State and Federal governmental accounting fiscal controls and fiscal accounting.
- Knowledge of and ability to create and edit programs and use of office software programs such as Excel Access Word PowerPoint etc.
- Knowledge of State Accounting Systems (WOLFS)
- Skills in time management and workload prioritization
- Skills in analysis and decision-making
- Skills in problem solving
- Ability to analyze financial reports and identify errors.
- Ability to train personnel in various programs and accounting systems.
- Ability to work effectively with staff in the Division Department and other state and federal agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors Degree (typically in Finance)Experience:0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior AccountantOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior AccountantCertificates Licenses Registrations:None Necessary Special Requirements
- PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This position takes place in an average work environment.
NOTES:- FLSA: Non-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 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.
Supplemental Information
053-Department of Workforce Services - Office of the Director - Fiscal
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: 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.
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