Accounting Analyst 2026-02077

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans (Pension and 457(b))

Flexible schedules

Work-life balance

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is seeking a qualified Accountant to support the Grants & General Accounting team. The role focuses on GAAP compliance, monitoring grant expenditures and revenues for federal reporting, and assisting with federal drawdown of funds.

Responsibilities include SEFA preparation, fiscal reporting, and processing travel vouchers, with preference for WOLFS knowledge and strong Excel skills. This on-site position offers competitive benefits and a path to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (Finance)
• Experience: 0-3 years in Finance at Senior Accountant level
• OR 4-6 years in Finance at Senior Accountant level
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB and governmental budgeting processes
• Familiarity with WOLFS system and grant management
• Strong Excel/Access/Word skills and analytical reporting abilities

Responsibilities

• Monitor grant sub-recipients and analyze expenditures for federal reporting
• Assist in federal drawdown of funds and SEFA submissions
• Prepare fiscal reports for grant expenditures and federal reimbursements
• Prepare Federal Financial Reports for assigned grants
• Process travel expense vouchers for the Agency

Skills

GAAP

GASB

WOLFS

Excel

Access

Word

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

WOLFS system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position supports the Grants & General Accounting team. Ensures enforcement of state and federal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Monitors grant expenditures and revenues for federal reporting and assists in the federal drawdown of funds. Provides support pertaining to the creation and submission of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) Schedule of Federal Awards (SEFA).

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 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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Monitor grant sub-recipients, analyze expenditures and revenues for federal reporting, and assist in federal drawdown of funds.
• Provide support pertaining to the creation and submission of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) Schedule of Expenditures for Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Prepare fiscal reports for grant expenditures and subsequent requests for federal reimbursement of federal grant funds utilizing the various payment systems of the federal agencies. Reconcile the grant fiscal expenditures with the federal revenue received as reimbursement for state funds expended.
• Prepare Federal Financial Reports for all assigned grants.
• Process travel expense vouchers for the Agency.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates with working knowledge in the Wyoming Online Financial System (WOLFS).

KNOWLEDGE

• Must be familiar with Governmental Accounting, GAAP, GASB, and governmental budget process.
• Knowledge and skills in fund accounting including auditing practices, knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and statutes, knowledge of grant management.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.
• Skill in financial review and development of periodic reports, excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Knowledge of the state accounting (WOLFS) system.
• Ability to gather data and review analytically to answer questions and resolve problems; ability to handle several projects or tasks at once and meet deadlines; attention to detail; organize and follow a task through to completion with little supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
• Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accountant
• OR Education & ExperienceSubstitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accountant
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• 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: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.

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.