License Draw Accountant

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the license draw team in Cheyenne WY. This position is part of the three-person license draw team. It handles all sportsperson requests for a refund or reservation of their license for the next year due to medical military death or court orders. The position issues all donated veteran wheelchair bound visually impaired and life-threatening licenses. It assists the Draw Supervisor in pre-draw and post-draw steps for all limited quota super tag and preference point drawings. It is responsible for maintaining the physical inventory of all license booklets permits tags applications forms supplies and other items required by license selling agents for license issuance. The position manages the complete reconciliation process for funds received online for limited quota applications super tags and preference points. Making sure that for every application the funds are received and properly accounted for. It is responsible for customer account maintenance including error corrections (name date of birth etc.) address changes and duplicate record merging to ensure the integrity of the draw process and accurate accounting of preference points. The position also serves as back up for the front counter and telephone information center team especially during peak times.

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 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

and MUCH MORE!Click here for detailed information oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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• Administer requests from hunters for a refund or reservation of their license for the next year due to medical military death or court orders. These requests must be consistent with Commission regulation Chapter 44. Completed requests are submitted to the License Review Board for final decision. This position notifies the requestor of the Boards decision including mailing approved carryover issuance letters. Maintenance and audit of all License Review Board requests at years end.
• Issue all donated veteran wheelchair bound visually impaired and life- threatening licenses issued under W.S.(k).
• Assist the Draw Supervisor in pre-draw and post-draw steps for all limited quota super tag and preference point draws through the Electronic Licensing System in approximately 35 draws. Serve as a backup to the Draw Supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining the physical inventory of all license booklets permits tags and stamps. This duty includes maintaining an inventory of items that are sold/have monetary value.
• Responsible for the physical inventory of all regulations applications forms supplies etc. required by license selling agents for license issuance. These items do not have monetary value for resale.
• Manage the complete reconciliation process for funds received online for limited quota applications super tags and preference points. This involves the daily balancing and deposit of all funds associated with these programs.
• Back up for the front counter and telephone information center team especially during peak times. Work front license sales counter to assist the general public in issuing licenses watercraft registrations accepting limited quota draw applications answering questions and disseminating information on complex State Statutes Commission Regulations and Department Policies which includes managing a cash fund making change reconciling daily sales and reporting and the preparation of funds for deposit.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

**Must have a valid drivers license.

• Knowledge of hunting and fishing laws and regulations and associated licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of license review board and license draw regulations and processes.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and processes including internal controls auditing requirements and fund accounting.
• Knowledge of the Electronic License Service (ELS) system.
• Skilled in oral and written communication for non-technical audiences. Able to convey complex information to customers in person on the phone and by email.
• Able to deal calmly with unhappy customers and communicate complicated rules and regulations in laymens terms.
• Skilled in computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel Google Docs Google Sheets Google Drive Gmail SQL and custom database systems.
• Able to prioritize work based on workload/seasonal fluctuations requiring a different emphasis on assigned tasks.
• Able to solve problems work independently prioritize multiple tasks and ask for help when needed.
• Able to work as a member of a team to ensure efficient and effective workflow.
• Able to document work processes and consistently follow documented processes.
• Able to efficiently research and resolve questions.
• Able to conduct daily cash balancing using ELS balancing reports.

• Able to lift and transport various types of supplies weighing between 25 and 50 pounds.
• This position works in a standard office environment with occasional statewide travel required.
  

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to the appointment.