Accountant

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Administrative Division, is searching for an Accountant in our Cheyenne office. 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 with 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. Prepares accounting reports and information requests; responsible for agency inventory.

Human Resource Contact: Kelly Joppa / /

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

Processes documents on the WOLFS system for Department accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Ensures compliance with procurement requirements for the Department.

Works with internal and external stakeholders.

Researches and analyzes data and prepares reports.

Maintains petty cash fund per established policy and procedures.

Maintains fixed assets on WOLFS

Prepares, analyzes, and interprets fiscal information.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

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

KNOWLEDGE:

Working knowledge of accepted accounting and auditing practices.

Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and 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

Ability to efficiently use a 10-key.

Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes

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 & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Technician

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

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

For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application.

Supplemental Information

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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.