Senior Accounting Analyst 2026-02097 Cheyenne, WY, USA

Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); Hybride; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and leave

Retirement plans (Pension, 457B)

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Résumé du poste

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality in Cheyenne seeks a lead accounting analyst to guide a team, oversee complex budgets, and ensure GAAP/GASB compliance across all funds.

You will train staff, manage grants, and provide financial forecasting and reporting to agency leadership, with a focus on internal controls and efficient processes. This is an exempt, full-time role with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Lead the accounting analyst group and ensure departmental consistency and growth.
• GAAP/GASB compliance across General Fund, Special Revenue, and federal grants.
• Proven ability to analyze budgets, forecast finances, and manage complex grants.

Responsabilités

• Leadership & Training: lead accounting analyst group; oversee internal training for staff.
• Budget & Grant Administration: develop and manage major budgets and federal grant budgets.
• Grant Management: perform complex grant accounting and compliance tasks.
• Fiscal Cycle Oversight: manage year opening/closing and payroll budgets.
• Reporting & Auditing: track encumbrances; assist ACFR reporting.
• Forecasting & Analysis: provide advanced financial forecasting and budget analysis.
• Contract Management: draft and administer professional services contracts.
• Systems & Controls: develop accounting systems and internal controls.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budgeting

Grant management

Forecasting

Reconciliation

Internal controls

Excel

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Outils

WOLFS

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position serves as the lead role within the accounting analyst group, providing advanced fiscal expertise and high-level technical guidance to DEQ Administrators, Program Managers, and agency staff. As the primary point of contact for the professional development of Accounting Analysts and Senior Accountants, the successful candidate ensures departmental standards are met through internal training and workflow oversight.

Working closely with the Comptroller and Accounting Manager, this position directs the management and analysis of the agency's General Fund Budgets, Special Revenue Budgets, and federal grants. The role is centered on overseeing complex fee-based programs, advanced budgeting, and strategic financial forecasting. The lead analyst ensures all tasks and transactions are completed in accordance with GAAP, GASB, state and federal rules, and specific Grantor policies, maintaining professional and cooperative communication across all levels of the organization.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA ,and holidays
• Retirement-Pension and 457B plans that help you build a securefuture
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!

Human Resource Contact: [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leadership & Training: Serves as the lead position for the accounting analyst group; coordinates, facilitates, and oversees internal training for Accounting Analysts and Senior Accountants to ensure departmental consistency and professional growth.
• Budget & Grant Administration: Leads the development and administration of major and complex operating budgets, federal grant budgets, and fee-based program accounts.
• Grant Management: Performs complex, specialized grant accounting functions, ensuring strict compliance with periodic financial reporting, reimbursement submittals, and federal audit requirements.
• Fiscal Cycle Oversight: Oversees Fiscal Year opening procedures (including payroll code budgets, funding distribution, and carryforward B-11s) and annual Fiscal Year-end closing.
• Reporting & Auditing: Manages tracking of encumbrances and internal expenditure payments; assists with year-end ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) reporting and schedules of federal financial assistance.
• Forecasting & Analysis: Performs advanced financial forecasting and budget analysis to guide agency decision-making and ensure long‑term fiscal health.
• Contract Management: Writes and administers professional services contracts (approved by the Attorney General’s Office), ensuring all terms and conditions are met.
• Systems & Controls: Develops and installs accounting systems, records, and methods to address changing requirements; ensures adequate internal controls and automated system documentation are in place for multiple internal financial systems.
• Technical Problem Resolution: Serves as the primary contact for complex evaluation, research, and problem resolution regarding technical and contractual grant issues.
• Reconciliation: Reviews and reconciles monthly financial reports from WOLFS; corrects discrepancies between WOLFS project/grant reports and Federal or State reports.
• Agency-Wide Oversight: Monitors cash needs for individual funds and provides oversight for purchasing, accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, vehicle management, and accounts receivable for the entire agency.

PREFERENCES:

• Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance, Accounting, or a related field)
• Experience with the Wyoming Online Financial System (WOLFS)

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations and statutes.
• Knowledge of basic accounting, budget, and cost controls.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as applied to governments.
• Knowledge of the state accounting system -WOLFS.
• Knowledge of internal controls.
• Knowledge of federal grant applications, progress reporting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of budget and procurement practices and policies.
• Ability to analyze financial information.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up, and follow-through.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Strong communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
• Experience: 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Analyst
• OR
• Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Analyst
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Some travel may be required for this position.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of our process. If chosen for a video interview you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete the process.

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