Accounting Supervisor

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 6757 - 7508

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) as an Accounting Supervisor and play a crucial role in shaping the financial backbone of our states essential infrastructure while leading a committed team to ensure fiscal integrity and operational excellence! The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Principal Accountant serving as the Accounting Supervisor to lead and oversee the General Ledger Revenue/Accounts Receivable Property and Inventory functions. This position is responsible for supervising staff directing daily financial operations ensuring timely deposits billing customers and external entities and accurately tracking WYDOTs property and inventory. By managing these essential financial activities this role enables Financial Services management to focus on policy development regulatory compliance reporting requirements and ensuring the overall accuracy and completeness of financial data in PeopleSoft and WOLFS. The work performed by this position is critical to WYDOTs ability to maintain financial data integrity which supports agency personnel in maintaining Wyomings highway bridge and telecommunications infrastructure to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

This position is located in Cheyenne Wyoming a community known for its affordable cost of living minimal commute times strong sense of community and proximity to outdoor recreation cultural events and larger metropolitan areas such as Fort Collins and Denver making it a great place to live and work.

This position offers a:

**$2000 Hiring Bonus**See notes for eligibility

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Health Dental and Vision Insurance
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Paid vacation sick leave and holiday

Human Resource Contact: Stacy Woita or email at

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

Supervise GL Property/Inventory and AR staff regarding day-to-day work issues and problem-solving; monitor employees who manage several group email maintain track and analyze AR Property/Inventory and GL metrics to manage workload measure staff performance and provide information to management.
Oversee monitor and control general ledger property/inventory and revenue activities for the agency including processing and maintenance of the general ledger property/inventory and Federal state and other revenue and accounts receivable.
Responsible for developing and maintaining the accuracy of all financial statements for the agency.
Month-end procedure oversight for General Ledger Property/Inventory and AR/Revenue ensuring all weekly monthly quarterly and annual agency deadlines are met.
Manage the GL Property/Inventory and AR/Revenue modules involving testing documenting and implementing changes in production in WYDOTs ERP systems for the agency using individual subject matter experts within the Financial Services Program.
Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of the monthly and annual financial statements based on the current financial resources measurement focus and modified accrual basis of accounting in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
Prepare and/or review schedules calculations and workpapers for the monthly and annual financial statements. Write footnote disclosures for the annual financial statements.
Advise agency management on interpreting regulations policy and procedures.
Assist in the development of fiscal policy and procedures in compliance with GAAP GASB federal and state laws for the agency and develop and recommend changes in regulations.Advise and confer regularly with management in WYDOT internal programs and other agencies to clarify fiscal information and resolve problems.
Enforce internal controls related to GL Property/Inventory and AR/Revenue for the Financial Services Program and the agency.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates with supervisory or leadership experience particularly those with a strong understanding of governmental accounting standards (GASB) fund accounting and financial reporting.

Preference will be given to candidates with an accounting degree fiscal audit experience including preparing workpapers and financial statements for audits as well as advanced Excel skills (vlookups pivot tables macros etc.). Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with PeopleSoft Financials and WOLFS (the States accounting system).

A proven ability to oversee multiple financial functions including general ledger accounts receivable property and inventory.

Strong analytical and reconciliation skills experience developing or improving financial procedures and internal controls.

The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with staff leadership and external agencies is highly valued.

A collaborative leadership style that promotes accuracy accountability and team development is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of State and Federal laws rules regulations and statutes Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and IRS and Federal grant requirements.
Knowledge of basic accounting business principles budgets and procurement practices and policies.
Knowledge of State Personnel Rules and associated federal laws.
Knowledge of internal controls over accounting applications.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as they are applied to government accounting systems.
Knowledge of government management including human resources accounting and general management.
Knowledge of project management.
Knowledge of federal grant application progress reporting and financial reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience:

1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accounting Analyst

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accounting Analyst

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Primarily in an office setting

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt
WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid drivers license.
E-Verify: WYDOT 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 including your rights and responsibilities.
Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
- Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
- Current employees are accepting a promotional opportunity so recruitment must be opened to the public.
- One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive and funds will be recouped from final pay.
- Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
- Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
- If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information

Wyoming Department of Transportation 045Financial Services

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:

Manager

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) as an Accounting Supervisor and play a crucial role in shaping the financial backbone of our states essential infrastructure while leading a committed team to ensure fiscal integrity ...