Accounting Technician

Cheyenne nestled along the Front Range is a thriving community steeped in the history of the Old West. The city provides an array of outdoor activities including mountain biking skiing hiking fishing hunting and more. Additionally Cheyenne hosts the renowned Daddy of em All Cheyenne Frontier Days. Furthermore Wyomings absence of state income tax makes it a particularly attractive location. We are excited about the prospect of welcoming a new member to our vibrant team in this fantastic location.

• 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
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE!Click here for detailed information oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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• Processes a high volume of invoices for payments in compliance with GAAP GASB pronouncements federal government regulations state statutes and WYDOT policy and procedures.
• Audits and processes employee expense reimbursements (travel) tuition refundsemployee housing deposits and refunds.
• Assists with administering agency procurement card access and security reviews cardholder purchases and enters required accounting coding.
• Payment distribution and timely distribution of non-coded invoices.
• Ensures accurate chart-field accounts are used to record expenditures to the proper fund program and project ensuring accurate and timely reimbursement from the Federal Government and other partners.
• Ensures statutory compliance by internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies and researches discrepancies and resolves problems; contacts vendors WYDOT personnel other state agencies and other entities as needed to resolve issues.
• Enters adjusting and reclassifying journal entries to record expenditures accurately.
• Enters Accounts Payable-related documents in the States accounting system WOLFS.
• Ensures internal control of the work unit or division.
• Works collaboratively with team members to resolve problems and questions regarding work methods and processes.
• Recommends fiscal policy and methods for improving operations.
• Researches and analyzes data.
• Prepares analyzes and interprets fiscal information and mayperform special projects.
• Electronically files invoices and pulls documents for review by external auditors management and others.
• Reconciles vendor statements monthly to identify outstanding invoices or misapplied payments.
• Sorts routes and processes mail. Match checks for payment to remittance advice and prepare to be mailed on the same day to ensure compliance with Federal reimbursement grant requirements.

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to candidates with PeopleSoft experience.

Preference may be given to candidates with accounts payable experience.

• Knowledge of purchasing procedures.
• Knowledge of internal control processes.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of payment transactions and duties.
• Ability to enter a high volume of payment transactions quickly and accurately.
• Familiarity of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify problems provide feedback and solutions and follow through to the conclusion.
• Ability to identify and consider the relative costs and benefits of decisions and make sound choices in action.
• Ability to prepare clear concise written sentences and paragraphs in process and procedure manuals and other work-related documents.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally to present information so it is appropriate for and understood by the audience.
• Ability to manage time independently and effectively and the ability to quickly change direction to meet critical deadlines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at abasicto intermediate level
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft WOLFS Microsoft Office and Google G Suite applications
• Ability and willingness to always be learning growing and expanding knowledge in the accounting field
• Ability to organize prioritize and work independently

• Working in an office environment

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• 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.
  • Employees accepting a promotional opportunity.
  • 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 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.