Accountant

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Prepare process review approve and maintain accurate records of all department financial transactions to assure accuracy and transparency in all aspects of fiscal processing and reporting. The successful candidate processes fiscal documents on the States WOLFS system for the Department works closely with Department staff vendors and other state agencies to ensure compliance to the State of Wyomings accounting practices by auditing documents for accuracy and providing guidance on proper reporting for fiscal documents. Responsible for accounts receivable for the department.

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance

• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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Human Resource Contact: Rose Richardson

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

• Prepare and process all fiscal documents in the WOLFS accounting system including cash receipts payment vouchers refunds p-card transactions requisitions invoices revenue and expenditure B-11 budget modifications transfers encumbrances cancellations and contracts.
• Maintain all insurance department funds accounts payable and receivable; prepare and reconcile revenue and expenditure reports.
• Report accurate federal financial aid records to state and federal agencies; assist with federal grant applications and reports.
• Correspond with industry contacts and maintain company application files throughout the review process; issue certificate of authority upon application approval.
• Maintain certificate of authority records of all insurance companies update withdrawals and other status changes.
• Gather compile and evaluate fiscal data including assessment and budget figures as requested by insurance department staff.
• Provide travel information and reservation assistance to coworkers.
• Reply to industry vendor agency and consumer telephone calls written and electronic correspondence. Participate in agency planning for the next budget period by researching and compiling data utilized in agency budget preparation.
• Maintain petty cash fund per established policy and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with State of Wyoming accounting procedures.

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with the WOLFS accounting system experience.

• Knowledge of basic accounting and auditing principles.
• Knowledge of Wyoming accounting and travel procedures and the WOLFS accounting system.
• Ability to perform fiscal research; design prepare and interpret reports.
• Ability to work alone with little supervision.
• Knowledge of Wyoming Statutes in regard to accounting and insurance companylicensing.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws rules regulations statutes
• Skills in written and oral communication.
• Skills in problem-solving.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word and the ability to learn new technology.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to research

• Work performed in an office setting. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however there may be some walking standing bending carrying light items driving an automobile etc.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Department of Insurance is not funded by the General Fund.