Accounting Analyst Job at Wyoming Department of Transportation (Statewide)

Accounting Analyst

Wyoming Department of Transportation

Location:
United States , Statewide

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

31.73 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

This position reviews and processes payments for the WDE Court Ordered and Medically Necessary Placed Students (COMPS) program, including payments to residential treatment centers, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES). This position performs audit functions related to commodity based payment vouchers (PRCs), general accounting expenditure vouchers (GAX's), and travel expense vouchers.

Job Responsibility:

Audit, process, and reconcile monthly Court Ordered and Medically Necessary Placed Students (COMPS) program payments from residential treatment facilities, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, and BOCES, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations as well as federal IEP guidelines
Maintain a database of all COMPS expenditures to track and sync all payments with the WOLFS accounting system
Audit Travel Expense Vouchers, for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to State, Federal, and agency policies and procedures
Notify the Fiscal Services Manager of any concerns related to travel reimbursements
Audit IET, GAX and PRC payment voucher documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to State, Federal, and agency policies and procedures
Notify the Fiscal Services Manager of any concerns related to payment vouchers
Complete random sample document and process audits to ensure compliance with state and federal guidance and WDE internal controls
Maintain a constant high level of understanding regarding WDE fiscal policies, procedures and internal controls and make certain rules, regulations, best practices, and guiding principles are adhered to
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant
OR 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant
Knowledge of fiscal and statistical techniques, including accounting principals
Knowledge of minimum educational standards
Knowledge of group problem-solving principals
Knowledge of problem-solving, decision-making, and accountability
Knowledge of long-range planning, ability to adapt quickly to change
Knowledge of organizing and prioritizing workload, exercising mature judgement
Knowledge of use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database management tools
Knowledge of mathematical calculations and fiscal control procedures
Knowledge of high-level oral and written communication
Knowledge of reviewing professional documents for accuracy, policy, and regulatory compliance
Knowledge of recognizing and interpreting trends and patterns in error reports and fiscal data
Successful candidates must pass a fingerprinting, background, and reference check

Nice to have:

Preference may be given to candidates with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, the ability to adapt, prioritize, and exercise sound judgment
Candidates with knowledge of fiscal and accounting principles, proficiency with office software, and experience reviewing documents for policy compliance and financial trends for work with the Wyoming Department of Education

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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