Accounting Analyst Job at Wyoming Department of Transportation (Cheyenne)

Accounting Analyst

Wyoming Department of Transportation

Location:
United States , Cheyenne

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

29.70 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accountant
OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accountant
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

Nice to have:

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

What we offer:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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