Senior Accountant Job at Wyoming Department of Transportation (Cheyenne)

Senior Accountant

Wyoming Department of Transportation

Location:
United States , Cheyenne

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

27.13 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The Wyoming Department of Corrections, Cheyenne Central Office, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support Central Office and Field Services accounts payable and receivable functions. This position plays a key role in preparing, analyzing, and interpreting accounting records and practices in accordance with State of Wyoming standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Job Responsibility:

Develops, installs, and maintains a fiscal/accounting system for an agency or work unit to address changes in requirements
Initiates and maintains financial balances of all agency contracts and special projects
Performs complex specialized accounting, planning, and analysis of an accounting system
Participates in the annual budget request process by providing detailed financial reports and evaluations to program managers and administrators, and valuating the methodology and accuracy of the data for the projected rates for internal services funds
Reconciles capital assets and compiles and reports information for internal service funds
Inputs/tracks all requisitions through procurement
Reviews and approves department WOLFS (Wyoming Online Financial System) documents for A/P and A/R
Coordinates fiscal functions and manages grant/project budgets in WOLFS (Wyoming Online Financial System)

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
Knowledge of purchasing procedures
Knowledge of internal control processes
Knowledge of accounting principles, techniques, and systems
Skill in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and General Acceptable Accounting Procedures (GAAP)

Nice to have:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance or Accounting) and knowledge acquired at an accounting technician level
WOLFS (Wyoming Online Financial System) experience
Ability to create and manipulate Excel spreadsheets

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
Tuition reimbursement program
Longevity pay
Opportunities for advancement

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

Expiration:
January 26, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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