Accounting Assistant

Description

About Public Knowledge®

At Public Knowledge®, we help government clients solve tough problems and thrive in complex environments. We support systems, programs, people, project management, learning, and more. While we work across many industries, most of our work is in Health and Medicaid, Child Welfare, and Child Support. Since 2020, PK has been part of the GLI® Group, which means we have the financial backing and infrastructure of a large company.

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At Public Knowledge®, our core values include Inclusion, Teamwork, and Impact. These values show up every day through our ways of working within our teams and with our clients.

Inclusion – We recognize the fundamental value and strength of all individuals. Our teams create safe spaces for open, inclusive, and diverse participation of all peers, clients and ideas; building high levels of trust and belonging.

Teamwork – We do more than just work together. We respect, trust, and care for each other. This collaboration and belonging extends to our clients as much as our colleagues.

Impact – We approach every engagement with our energy focused on identifying the right goals, outcomes, and strategies. We believe we each have a personal responsibility to make a positive impact on our projects and our world.

Inclusion is a core value of Public Knowledge®. We value and seek to create a more diverse workforce. We encourage women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, people with different sexual orientations, people with lived expertise, and other diverse people to apply. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace that highlights the diversity in all of us and our experiences.

As an Accounting Assistant, you’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the organization’s fiscal integrity. This position is responsible for day‑to‑day accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and reporting, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.

• Record and maintain financial transactions in accordance with established accounting principles and Public Knowledge® policies
• Assist the Financial Controller with drafting policies and procedures
• Process accounts payable and receivable, including verifying invoices and scheduling payments
• Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Support payroll processing and expense tracking as needed
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate coding and documentation of expenses
• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity in all financial operations

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills

• Must have the ability to work at a computer for extensive periods of time
• Must have the ability to read (both paper and computer screen) for extensive periods of time
• Must be available Monday through Friday in office; this is not a remote or hybrid position

Location: Cheyenne, WY, in‑office, not remote or hybrid

Reports To: Financial Controller, Leanne Hayes

Status: Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt, Monday through Friday, (8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m. or 7:00a.m.

- 4:00p.m.)

Pay Range: $19.00 - $29.00 per hour based on experience

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with 100% match up to 3% of your salary
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development stipend and Paid time for Professional development
• Anniversary Reward Bonus
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Premium subscription to the Calm App

Public Knowledge® is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all genders, racial and ethnic backgrounds, veterans, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those with diverse lived experiences to apply. Our inclusive hiring practices aim to attract and retain highly qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds.