Principal Accountant
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Job Location:
Cheyenne, WY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 6757 - 7508
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) an agency committed to effectively managing natural resources and funds for current and future generations is seeking a Principal Accountant in our Administrative Services section. Our culture will provide you with the opportunity for professional growth and diverse experience that will help you further your career.
ThePrincipal Accountantassists the Administrative Services Assistant Director with the operations and management of the fiscal section for processing and maintenance of all expenditure and revenue activities of the Agency. This position will work with multiple state agencies agency divisions and outside vendors/customers to ensure federal and state compliance including all reporting obligations
This position is located in Cheyenne Wyoming. Cheyenne is a full-service community home to over 60000 residents. Cheyenne is near four-season outdoor recreation areas including the Snowy Range and the Medicine Bow National Forest and home to world-class rock addition the location provides convenient access to the Colorado Front Range communities including Fort Collins and Denver and Denver International Airport. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.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
Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.- Oversee monitor and control all expenditure and revenue activities for the agency. This includes but is not limited to processing agency expenditures depositing agency revenue and resolving discrepancies related to agency expenditures and revenues.
- Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of all financial statements (monthly quarterly and annual reports) for the agency preparing numerous monthly quarterly and annual financial reports for the agency other state agencies and the federal government.
- Responsible for compiling preparing and interpreting data required to complete the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and single audit financial statements for the State Revolving Fund Annual Report Fiscal statements as well as implementing additional continuous accounting practices.
- Advise and confer regularly with agency management each internal division and other state agencies to clarify fiscal information and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist division administrators with grant applications and financial progress reports.
- Oversee and monitor the agencys fiscal policy for compliance. This includes but is not limited to interpreting and complying with various federal and state regulations policies and procedures developing and implementing agency fiscal policies and procedures including internal controls in compliance with federal and state laws for the agency and recommending changes.
- Resolve issues related to the agencys fiscal policies and procedures.
- Enforces internal controls over the agencys fiscal management.
- Supervise the Administrative Services staff of the Administrative Services Division.
- Responsible for personnel management including but not limited to establishing division work standards procedures and/or methods providing on-the-job training to division staff and providing counseling/disciplinary action to division staff.
- Interview for staff vacancies and make hiring recommendations.
- Conduct Performance Appraisals (PMIs) for all Administrative Services staff.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Bachelors Degree (typically in Finance Accounting or a related field)
Preference may also be given to candidates who have experience with the Wyoming Online Financial System (WOLFS).KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of state and federal laws rules regulations and statues.
- Knowledge of basic accounting budget and cost controls.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as applied to governments.
- Knowledge of the state accounting system -WOLFS.
- Knowledge of internal controls.
- Knowledge of federal grant applications progress reporting and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of budget and procurement practices and policies.
- Ability to analyze financial information.
- Strong attention to detail follow-up and follow-through.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills especially Excel.
- Strong communication skills.
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 AnalystOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accounting AnalystCertificates Licenses Registrations:NoneNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Some travel may be required for this position.
NOTES:- FLSA: Exempt
Supplemental Information
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:
Staff IC
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