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State of Wyoming · 2 months ago

Principal Accountant 2025-02546

Fremont County, WY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

1+ years exp

The State of Wyoming is seeking a skilled and driven accounting professional for the Principal Accountant position. This role involves managing and reviewing financial data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to the accurate accounting of significant investments, thus impacting Wyoming’s economy.

Government Administration

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform complex and specialized accounting, ensuring all activities, reports, and procedures for the Financial Accounting Division follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)

Review and analyze accounting records to identify sources of financial report discrepancies; assist, discuss, and resolve questions and problems in the Financial Accounting Division as needed

Reconcile all external and internal investment managers to the custodial bank and manager statements to accurately account for investment earnings

Compile, manage, and reconcile various monthly and quarterly reports for internal and external use

Analyze all investment data to prepare information for allocations to the custodian for all investments across our multiple pool portfolios

Assist in compiling, preparing, and interpreting data required to complete the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Treasurer’s Annual Report, as well as implementing additional continuous accounting practices

Develop and maintain formal procedures in the Financial Accounting Division's job duties spreadsheet for all duties assigned to this position; serve as a backup for positions in the Financial Accounting Division as needed

Qualification

GAAPGASBInvestment AccountingFinancial AnalysisInvestment StrategiesMultitaskingCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accounting Analyst

OR 4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accounting Analyst

Extensive communication, problem-solving, and personal interaction skills focused on confidentiality, worthy of public trust

General finance and knowledge of banking practices

Legal and policy aspects of programs to be administered

High-level skills with investment accounting software

Knowledge of financial and organizational analysis

Knowledge of GAAP and GASB

Strong attention to detail; strong follow-up and follow-through

Must be a strong multitasker and be able to prioritize duties

Great organizational skills and the ability to implement them in the office

Preferred

Knowledge of investment accounting principles and policies

Knowledge of investment accounting systems and processes

Knowledge of complex investment strategies including equities, fixed income, alternatives, and derivatives

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts

Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security

Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans

Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement

Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts

Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

Company

State of Wyoming

State of Wyoming is official site of state and it says about facts and symbols of the state.

Founded in 1991

Riverton, Wyoming, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.wyo.gov

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