Accounting Analyst

General Description

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full‑time General Ledger Senior Accountant located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This role is a challenging accounting position that will make a difference in public service. If you are a team player with a growth mindset, integrity, and a high level of professionalism, we want you to join our team. The position requires balance, reconciliation, review, analysis, and reporting of financial information through the trial balance for WYDOT’s monthly financial statements, annual external audit, and the annual comprehensive financial report.

You will also assist with maintaining revenue and accounts receivable tasks within the Financial Services Program to ensure timely and accurate receipts of WYDOT revenue.

This position is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the state capital and home to WYDOT’s headquarters. Cheyenne offers the stability and career opportunities of state government employment while maintaining a strong sense of community and a high quality of life.

• Hiring Bonus: $2,000 (see Notes section for eligibility)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement – Pension and 457B plans
• Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• And much more!  for detailed information.

• 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.
• Writes off accounts receivable amounts deemed uncollectible monthly.
• Researches damage repair claims, pulls supporting documentation for amounts billed, and determines project corrections as needed.
• Provides backup coverage for review of deposits, vendor entry, and other tasks.
• Makes recommendations for policies and methods of improved operations.
• Reviews, corrects, and posts journal entries in WYDOT’s People Soft ERP and the State of Wyoming’s WOLFS accounting systems, as applicable.
• Contacts field and other programs’ personnel, other State agencies, and other entities to resolve issues.
• Prepares and analyzes reports and worksheets for external auditors and WYDOT personnel; assists external auditors during the annual external audit.
• Manages user access requests for various revenue applications.
• Assists with day‑to‑day responsibilities and special projects in Financial Services.
• Assists with research and 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.

• Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Preference may be given to candidates with People Soft and/or WOLFS experience, including the info Advantage reporting system.
• Preference may be given to candidates with audit and/or governmental financial statement preparation/reporting experience.

• 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
• Knowledge and skill in problem solving using mathematics and/or logic
• Knowledge and skill in written and oral communications
• Knowledge and skill in decision‑making
• Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level
• Knowledge and skill in preparing complex journal entries, analyzing financial data, and reporting financial information
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