Senior Accounting Analyst

This position serves as the lead role within the accounting analyst group providing advanced fiscal expertise and high-level technical guidance to DEQ Administrators Program Managers and agency staff. As the primary point of contact for the professional development of Accounting Analysts and Senior Accountants the successful candidate ensures departmental standards are met through internal training and workflow oversight.

Working closely with the Comptroller and Accounting Manager this position directs the management and analysis of the agencys General Fund Budgets Special Revenue Budgets and federal grants. The role is centered on overseeing complex fee-based programs advanced budgeting and strategic financial forecasting. The lead analyst ensures all tasks and transactions are completed in accordance with GAAP GASB state and federal rules and specific Grantor policies maintaining professional and cooperative communication across all levels of the organization.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation packageincludes:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
• Retirement-Pension and 457B plans that help you build a securefuture
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• 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!

• Budget & Grant Administration: Leads the development and administration of major and complex operating budgets federal grant budgets and fee-based program accounts.
• Grant Management: Performs complex specialized grant accounting functions ensuring strict compliance with periodic financial reporting reimbursement submittals and federal audit requirements.
• Fiscal Cycle Oversight: Oversees Fiscal Year opening procedures (including payroll code budgets funding distribution and carryforward B-11s) and annual Fiscal Year-end closing.
• Reporting & Auditing: Manages tracking of encumbrances and internal expenditure payments; assists with year-end ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) reporting and schedules of federal financial assistance.
• Forecasting & Analysis: Performs advanced financial forecasting and budget analysis to guide agency decision-making and ensure long-term fiscal health.
• Contract Management: Writes and administers professional services contracts (approved by the Attorney Generals Office) ensuring all terms and conditions are met.
• Systems & Controls: Develops and installs accounting systems records and methods to address changing requirements; ensures adequate internal controls and automated system documentation are in place for multiple internal financial systems.
• Technical Problem Resolution: Serves as the primary contact for complex evaluation research and problem resolution regarding technical and contractual grant issues.
• Reconciliation: Reviews and reconciles monthly financial reports from WOLFS; corrects discrepancies between WOLFS project/grant reports and Federal or State reports.
• Agency-Wide Oversight: Monitors cash needs for individual funds and provides oversight for purchasing accounts payable inventory fixed assets vehicle management and accounts receivable for the entire agency.

PREFERENCES:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Finance Accounting or a related field)

Experience with the Wyoming Online Financial System (WOLFS)

• Some travel may be required for this position.

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of our process. If chosen for a video interview you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete the process.