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Senior Accountant

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 29 - 33

Posted: 24 October 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 21 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position provides fiscal support to the Wyoming Department of Health. Supports enforcement of state and federal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position processes the Information Technology (IT) purchases for the agency and maintains all inventory. This position serves as the Purchasing Card Coordinator for the Agency and processes all incoming statements.

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

Serves as the Agency Purchasing Card Coordinator. Submits applications to UMB and upon issuance provides training to staff on the p-card policies and procedures. Processes p-card transactions examining for accuracy and compliance.
Examines and approves fiscal documents including GAXs RQS IETs and PRCs to ensure expenditures are properly classified and the appropriate encumbrance is referenced. Audits these documents to ensure compliance with GAAP and state and federal policies and procedures.
Completes and tracks all fixed assets and non-fixed assets inventory for the department; this also includes FA FD and FM documents in WOLFS.
Reviews all IT-related purchase requests (RQS). Evaluates each request for appropriate justification and approves/denies purchases or submits to OCIO for approval. Processes requisitions for IT-related items for the agency. Communicates to ETS the need for installation/delivery of all new IT inventory. Serves as backup for other requisition transactions.
Orders tags and inventories all Technology Replacement Program (TRP) items throughout the year for the agency.
Processes automatic monthly account billings for IT and Telecom.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in inventory of fixed and non-fixed assets and procurement of goods.

KNOWLEDGE:

Must be familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Knowledge of the WOLFS financial system.
Knowledge of Microsoft Products: Word Excel.
Knowledge of the inventory process.
Knowledge of the State of Wyoming procurement process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however there may be some walking standing bending carrying light items driving an automobile etc.

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