Accounting Team Lead-Cheyenne

Company: State of Wyoming
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: March 24, 2020

Job Description:

FIAC10-12423-General Accounting Team Lead-CheyennePrintApplyFIAC10-12423-General Accounting Team Lead-CheyenneSalary$4,839.86 - $6,236.95 MonthlyLocationCheyenne, WYJob TypeFull TimeDepartment049-Financial ServicesJob Number12423

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• QuestionsDescription and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position reports directly to the General Accounting Manager as the Lead Worker/Training Coordinator in the General Accounting Division of Financial Services. The purpose of this position is to ensure that the department is in compliance with State Statutes, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and DFS accounting policies and procedures. Human Resource Contact: Kitty Cornils 307-777-5826 kitty.cornils@wyo.govESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
  • Serve as the Agency Fiscal Training Coordinator.
  • Develop training materials and conduct workshops to inform and educate all DFS personnel regarding agency fiscal policies and procedures.
  • Recommend changes to fiscal policy when new guidance is issued from the SAO and suggest methods for improving operational efficiency.
  • Communicate policy changes to fiscal and division staff.
  • Work with General Accounting Manager to monitor workload and ensure that payment documents are processed in a timely manner.
  • Examine and approve fiscal documents including GAXs, PRCs, POs, and IETs
  • Serve as the Agency Procurement Coordinator.
  • Review and enter all bid exceptions electronically for DFS.
  • Prepare Master Service Contracts (MSCs) to allow program managers to make payments against executed contracts.
  • Develop standardized agency fiscal forms
  • Serve as the primary contact for petty cash accounts held by DFS.
  • Serve as the purchasing card coordinator for the agency.
  • Setting up new purchasing cards, cancelling purchasing cards, and adjusting spending strategies as needed.
  • Develop and facilitate purchasing card training needs for the agency.
  • Serve as the agency fiscal security liaison responsible for controlling WOLFS access for DFS employees.QualificationsPREFERENCES: Preference will be given to those with capable public speaking skills, knowledge of government accounting, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.KNOWLEDGE:
    • Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and statutes.
    • Knowledge of basic accounting, business principles, budgets and cost controls.
    • Knowledge of WOLFS system.
    • Knowledge of budget and procurement practices and policies.
    • Knowledge of State Personnel Rules and associated federal laws.
    • Knowledge of internal controls over accounting applications.
    • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as they are applied to government accounting systems.
    • Knowledge of government management including human resources, accounting and general management.
    • Knowledge of project management.
    • Knowledge of federal grant application, progress reporting and financial reporting. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)Experience:1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting AnalystOREducation & Experience Substitution:4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting AnalystCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:NoneNecessary Special RequirementsNOTES:
      • FLSA: Exempt
      • All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, INCLUDING the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.Supplemental Information049-Department of Family Services - Financial ServicesClick here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfmThe State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide open spaces and clean air, great recreational opportunities, and no State income tax to mention a few! In addition, the State of Wyoming offers State employees a very generous benefit package. Please click here for more information on the State of Wyoming employee benefits*.For additional information on living in the state of Wyoming please click here.

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