Accounting Analyst

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 29 - 29

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join the supportive fiscal team at the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) as an Accounting Analyst! This role is central to keeping our financial operations accurate and efficient. Youll prepare reports track budgets and support fiscal processes that help the agency deliver on its mission. Were looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers pays close attention to detail and values collaboration.

What Were Looking For: We want people who are motivated organized and ready to grow. If youre comfortable with spreadsheets interested in learning more about accounting systems and enjoy solving problems this role is for you. Just as important were looking for someone who communicates well and works effectively with others in a team setting.

About Us: Join the dynamic fiscal team at the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) as a valued Accounts Payable team member! 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.

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.

Living in Wyoming: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

Employee Testimonials: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.

Human Resource Contact:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

As an Accounting Analyst you will:

Prepare and review financial reports and budgets.
Monitor expenditures contracts and financial records for accuracy.
Support grant and budget processes by tracking spending and deadlines.
Help improve processes and recommend updates to strengthen efficiency.
Assist with audits reporting and ensuring compliance with policies and guidelines.
Provide support to staff and serve as a resource for resolving financial issues.

Youll also have opportunities to take on special projects and other unique assignments that keep the work interesting. Along the way youll collaborate with different teams across the agency building connections and learning new skills.

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 Accountant

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accountant

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm all newly hired employees eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about 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 Veterans preference consideration supporting documentation must accompany your application.

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.

Required Experience:

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: Join the supportive fiscal team at the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) as an Accounting Analyst! This role is central to keeping our financial operations accurate and efficient. Youll prepare reports track budgets and supp...