State of Wyoming · 18 hours ago
Accounting Analyst 2026-00218
Cheyenne, WY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$26.40/hr - $33/hr
0+ years expThe Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time General Ledger Senior Accountant located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This role involves balancing, reconciling, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting financial information for WYDOT's financial statements and assisting with revenue and accounts receivable tasks.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Balances, reconciles, and analyzes cash, revenue, and expenditure accounts within multiple funds. Identify, research, and resolve any discrepancies
Assists with establishing and maintaining financial records, including completing various general ledger and revenue-related month-end tasks
Prepares, analyzes, and interprets financial information and carries out special projects
Write off accounts receivable amounts, deemed uncollectible, monthly
Research damage repair claims, pulling supporting documentation for amounts billed, and determine project corrections, as needed
Provides backup coverage for review of deposits, vendor entry, and other tasks as needed
Makes recommendations for policies and methods of improved operations
Reviews, corrects, and posts journal entries in WYDOT’s PeopleSoft ERP and the State of Wyoming’s WOLFS accounting systems, as applicable
Contacts field and other programs’ personnel, other State agencies, and other entities, as needed, to resolve issues
Prepares and analyzes reports and worksheets for external auditors and WYDOT personnel; assists external auditors with reports, data, etc. to complete the annual external audit
Manage user access requests for various revenue applications
Assists where needed in Financial Services including with day-to-day responsibilities and special projects
Assists with research and the reporting of essential property, inventory, and fuel-related transactions
Assists in developing, evaluating, and revising accounting policies and procedures to comply with State and Federal rules and regulations
Implements and enforces state and agency fiscal policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accountant
Knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements
Knowledge of WYDOT policies and procedures related to accounts receivable, revenue, property, and inventory
Knowledge of State of Wyoming Statutes
Knowledge of Federal policies and regulations
Knowledge of IRS guidelines
Knowledge of internal control guidelines and requirements
Knowledge and skill with large computerized accounting/ERP systems, including the integration of various modules and flow of accounting transactions
Knowledge and skill in problem solving, including using mathematics and/or logic to solve and identify alternative solutions to problems
Knowledge and skill in written and oral communications
Knowledge and skill in decision-making
Knowledge and skill in accounting regarding how transactions post to the general ledger and the effect on governmental financial statements
Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level
Knowledge and skill in preparing complex journal entries, analyzing financial data, and reporting financial information
Ability and willingness to always be learning, growing, and expanding knowledge in the accounting field
Ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently
Preferred
Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Preference may be given to candidates with PeopleSoft and/or WOLFS experience, including the infoAdvantage reporting system
Preference may be given to candidates with audit and/or governmental financial statement preparation/reporting experience
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
And MUCH MORE!
Company
State of Wyoming
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