Accountant 2026-02475

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and 9

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans

Flexible schedules and work-life-balan

Meaningful work

Job summary

The State of Wyoming seeks a detail-oriented financial technician to prepare and process department transactions using the WOLFS system. You will audit documents for accuracy, maintain accounts receivable, and assist with federal and state reporting, ensuring compliance with state accounting practices.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Finance or related field, or substantial substitute experience, and strong Excel/Word skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
• 0–1 year of progressive work experience in finance with accounting knowledge, or 3–4 years with substitution.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and auditing concepts.
• Ability to learn and apply Wyoming accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, review, approve and maintain accurate records of all department financial transactions.
• Audit documents for accuracy and ensure compliance with Wyoming accounting practices.
• Maintain accounts receivable and assist with revenue and expenditure reporting.
• Coordinate with staff, vendors, and agencies; manage WOLFS system entries.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Ability to work independently

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

WOLFS accounting system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Prepare, process, review, approve and maintain accurate records of all department financial transactions to assure accuracy and transparency in all aspects of fiscal processing and reporting. The successful candidate processes fiscal documents on the State's WOLFS system for the Department, works closely with Department staff, vendors, and other state agencies to ensure compliance to the State of Wyoming's accounting practices by auditing documents for accuracy and providing guidance on proper reporting for fiscal documents. Responsible for accounts receivable for the department.

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

and MUCH MORE!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

Human Resource Contact: Rose Richardson 307-777-7966 [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and process all fiscal documents in the WOLFS accounting system, including cash receipts, payment vouchers, refunds, p-card transactions, requisitions, invoices, revenue and expenditure B-11 budget modifications, transfers, encumbrances, cancellations, and contracts.
• Maintain all insurance department funds, accounts payable, and receivable; prepare and reconcile revenue and expenditure reports.
• Report accurate federal financial aid records to state and federal agencies; assist with federal grant applications and reports.
• Correspond with industry contacts and maintain company application files throughout the review process; issue certificate of authority upon application approval.
• Maintain certificate of authority records of all insurance companies, update withdrawals, and other status changes.
• Gather, compile, and evaluate fiscal data, including assessment and budget figures, as requested by insurance department staff.
• Provide travel information and reservation assistance to coworkers.
• Reply to industry, vendor, agency, and consumer telephone calls, written and electronic correspondence. Participate in agency planning for the next budget period by researching and compiling data utilized in agency budget preparation.
• Maintain petty cash fund per established policy and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with State of Wyoming accounting procedures.

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to applicants with the WOLFS accounting system experience.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of basic accounting and auditing principles.
• Knowledge of Wyoming accounting and travel procedures and the WOLFS accounting system.
• Ability to perform fiscal research; design, prepare and interpret reports.
• Ability to work alone with little supervision.
• Knowledge of Wyoming Statutes in regard to accounting and insurance companylicensing.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, statutes
• Skills in written and oral communication.
• Skills in problem-solving.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word and the ability to learn new technology.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to research

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
• Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Technician
• OR
• Education & ExperienceSubstitution: 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Technician
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work performed in an office setting. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

NOTES

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Department of Insurance is not funded by the General Fund.

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.