Senior Accountant 2026-02516

Salary

$29.76 - $33.06 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-02516

Department

Department Of Health

Division

Cheyenne and County Offices

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

FIAC08

Description and Functions

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Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position provides fiscal support to the Wyoming Department of Health. Supports enforcement of state and federal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position processes the Information Technology (IT) purchases for the agency and maintains all inventory.

This position serves as the Purchasing Card Coordinator for the Agency and processes all incoming statements.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) 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! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefits package!

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Human Resource Contact: [email protected]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Serves as the Agency Purchasing Card Coordinator. Submits applications to UMB and, upon issuance, provides training to staff on the p-card policies and procedures. Processes p-card transactions, examining for accuracy and compliance.
• Examines and approves fiscal documents including GAXs, RQS, IETs, and PRCs to ensure expenditures are properly classified and the appropriate encumbrance is referenced. Audits these documents to ensure compliance with GAAP and state and federal policies and procedures.
• Completes and tracks all fixed assets and non-fixed assets inventory for the department; this also includes FA, FD, and FM documents in WOLFS.
• Reviews all IT-related purchase requests (RQS). Evaluates each request for appropriate justification and approves/denies purchases or submits to OCIO for approval. Processes requisitions for IT-related items for the agency. Communicates to ETS the need for installation/delivery of all new IT inventory. Serves as backup for other requisition transactions.
• Orders, tags, and inventories all Technology Replacement Program (TRP) items throughout the year for the agency.
• Processes automatic monthly account billings for IT and Telecom.

Qualifications

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PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in inventory of fixed and non-fixed assets and procurement of goods.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of the WOLFS financial system.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Products: Word, Excel.
• Knowledge of the inventory process.
• Knowledge of the State of Wyoming procurement process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

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PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.

Supplemental Information

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Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The 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.