Accounting Analyst 2026-00736
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About this role
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About Us
Join the dynamic fiscal team at the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) as an Accounting Analyst! DWS is dedicated to Wyoming. Our mission - "Collaborating to support a thriving workforce and economy" - and our vision - "Leading workforce innovation and investing in the employee development today, for a stronger tomorrow" - are reflected in the communities and people we serve every day.
This role is an important part of keeping our operations on track, especially when it comes to State and Federal accounting and managing grants. We're looking for someone who's detail oriented, confident with accounting principles, understands the ins and outs of grants and compliance, and brings a sharp eye for detail. A positive attitude and a love for learning are a big plus! If you're excited to be part of a supportive, flexible, and fun team, you'll feel right at home in our Cheyenne office.
Employee Testimonials
Our current employees love working for DWS for many reasons:
Supportive Culture: "I enjoy getting up each morning knowing that even if the workday is difficult, my co-workers and supervisor are supportive and encouraging.”
Meaningful Work: "Being part of an agency that can make a change in people's lives. What I do matters to society. We provide many much-needed services to the public."
Team Collaboration: "The friendly atmosphere that lives around us and the sense of teamwork towards the same goal."
Autonomy and Support: "I am able to work somewhat autonomously but have immediate access to help if and when I need it."
Mission-Driven: "The mission of the Agency is “Collaborating to support a thriving workforce and economy.” The Department of Workforce Services is crucial to the health of the State."
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 457B 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, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?
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Human Resources Contact: [email protected]
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of State and Federal governmental accounting principles, concepts, practices, and methods.
- Review and approve expenditures in the state accounting system WOLFS.
- Prepare federal and state expenditure reports and ensure compliance with grant regulations.
- Prepare budget information for grant applications, perform budget modifications, and track expenditures against grants and programs.
- Prepares and submits complex expense allocations for the department (ex, Motor Pool, Telecom, Central Mail, and IT).
- Reconcile financial reports, revenue, cash receipts and budgets in WOLFS.
- Communicates with vendors and fiscal programs to resolve budgetary, invoice and voucher issues in a timely manner.
- Act as a subject matter expert, assisting accounting staff to resolve issues and errors; provide training on payment processing and fiscal duties.
Position Duties
PREFERENCES:
The ideal candidate will:
- Possess a positive attitude
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail
- Have a desire to learn and grow within the role
- Have experience using the WOLFS state accounting system
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, such as proficiency in pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of State and Federal governmental accounting, fiscal controls and fiscal accounting.
- Knowledge of and ability to create and edit programs and use of office software programs such as Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
- Knowledge of State Accounting Systems (WOLFS).
- Skills in time management and workload prioritization.
- Skills in analysis and decision-making.
- Skills in problem-solving.
- Ability to analyze financial reports and identify errors.
- Ability to train personnel in various programs and accounting systems.
- Ability to work effectively with staff in the Division, Department, and other state and federal agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/, including your rights and responsibilities.
- For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application.
- Former State of Wyoming employees, who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment, will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation.
- Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Other Qualifications
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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.