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ACCOUNTANT
Salary: $24.78-$27.53 Hourly
Job Type: Full time
Location: Cheyenne, WY - Hybrid
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Prepare, process, review, approve and maintain accurate records of all department financial transactions to assure accuracy and transparency in all aspects of fiscal processing and reporting. 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 to 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The listed functions are illustrative only, and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in this position.
Prepare and process all fiscal documents in the WOLFS accounting system, including cash receipts, payment vouchers, refunds, p-card transactions, requisitions, invoices, revenue and expenditure B-11 budget modifications, transfers, encumbrances, cancellations, and contracts.
Maintain all insurance department funds, accounts payable, and receivable; prepare and reconcile revenue and expenditure reports.
Report accurate federal financial aid records to state and federal agencies; assist with federal grant applications and reports.
Correspond with industry contacts and maintain company application files throughout the review process; issue certificate of authority upon application approval.
Maintain certificate of authority records of all insurance companies, update withdrawals, and other status changes.
Gather, compile, and evaluate fiscal data, including assessment and budget figures, as requested by insurance department staff.
Provide travel information and reservation assistance to coworkers.
Reply to industry, vendor, agency, and consumer telephone calls, written and electronic correspondence. Participate in agency planning for the next budget period by researching and compiling data utilized in agency budget preparation.
Maintain petty cash fund per established policy and procedures.
Ensure compliance with State of Wyoming accounting procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
Experience:
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Finance)
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Technician