Accountant at State of Wyoming

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position is one of two roles responsible for the day-to-day fiscal collection and reconciliation of over $70 million each fiscal year. This position performs critical cash-handling deposit and reconciliation duties to ensure accurate and timely revenue processing and strong internal controls. This position also provides administrative support to the agency and assists with maintaining the State Rules Database.Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:Comprehensive health dental and vision insurancePaid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidaysRetirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure futureFlexible schedules and work-life balance optionsMeaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communitiesand MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!Human Resource Contact: Jen Shirley / /ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.Manages depositfunctionsand reconciliations. Submits the daily desktop deposit to the States financialinstitution takes cash or foreign monies to the bank for proper deposit and processes daily credit card reconciliations.Maintains petty cash per established policy and procedures.Assists with Pre-Paid Account Deposits (PAD) activation and deactivations as well as monitors the monthly PAD statements and all outstanding invoices.Accurately processes a high volume of Accounts Payable (A/P) transactions within the Wyoming Online Financial System (WOLFS/CGI).Ensures strict adherence to fiscal policy including verification of all proper signatures and approvals prior to transaction entry.Applies established accounting procedures and regulations in maintaining financial records and other fiscal documents.Researches and analyzes data.Assists with ACH bank returns deposit corrections and NSFs.Assists with the interpretation of Wyoming statutes rules and regulations.Assists agencies with the rule-making process ensuring timely and accurate information is available to the public.Assists with fiscal procedures and processes and may recommend methods for improving operations.Handles incoming calls provides requested information redirects callers as necessary and manages customer email correspondence.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsPREFERENCES:Preference will be shown to applicants having experience or education in accounting/bookkeeping along with exceptional customer service skills.Additional preference may be given to applicants with experience in the Wyoming Online Financial System (WOLFS/CGI).KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of internal control processes.Ability to work in a team environment.Knowledge of Excel Word and Adobe Acrobat.Knowledge of Wyoming Online Financial System (WOLFS/CGI).Detail Oriented.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors Degree (typically in Finance)Experience:0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting TechnicianOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting TechnicianCertificates Licenses Registrations:NoneNecessary Special RequirementsPHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: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.Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.NOTES:FLSA: Non-ExemptSupplemental InformationClickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.URL: 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. Key Skills Internal Audit,Accounting Tally,General Ledger Accounting,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,PMP,Financial Accounting,Financial Analysis,Payroll,Financial Recouncilation,Financial statement,Accounting and Finance,ACCA,CPA,Financial Reporting Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 24 - 27