Senior Accountant

Salary: $29.76 - $33.06 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01123
Department: Department of Environmental Quality
Division: Admin
Opening Date: 04/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: FIAC08


Description and Functions
Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time Senior Accountant position operating in a fast-paced office under limited supervision. Serving as the agency's primary entry point and first line of defense for fiscal integrity, this role is responsible for receiving, recording, reviewing, and reconciling various financial instruments for multiple agency programs. The position ensures that all Accounts Payable and Receivable activities align with state regulations while supporting accurate financial reporting, monitoring revenue activity, and maintaining digital financial records.

In addition to core accounting entries, this role provides comprehensive operational support, including purchasing card (P-card) administration and the processing of travel reimbursements. The Senior Accountant serves as an integral member of the agency's inventory team and assists in the administrative drafting of contract templates. This position also manages tax documentation for nationwide vendors and employees to ensure timely payments and provides essential backup support for the agency's reclamation bonding program.
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• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• 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 benefit package!

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

• System Data Entry: Conducts accurate entry of contracts, accounts receivables, and travel documents within the State WOLFS system.
• Revenue Processing: Prepares transmittal and deposit records for various financial instruments to ensure timely recording of agency revenue.
• Federal Grant Support: Processes electronic Federal Drawdowns for agency grants as directed and provides backup assistance for grant management.
• Accounts Payable Management: Monitors the Accounts Payable email to enter electronic invoices in a timely manner, ensuring payments follow agency and state guidelines.
• Contract Administration: Drafts contract templates and provides backup for the transmittal of contracts within the Cobblestone system.
• Fiscal Reporting: Creates and manages electronic daily and monthly expenditure and revenue reports to support budget monitoring.
• Information Management: Responds to requests for general information by collecting, organizing, and detailing required documentation for internal and external queries.
• Asset Oversight: Participates as an active member of the agency inventory team to ensure the accurate tracking and reporting of state property.
• Customer Service: Provides professional assistance and acts as a fiscal resource to the public, vendors, and partner state agency staff.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:

• Preference may be given to candidates with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Preference may be given to applicants with professional experience in accounts payable, billing, or general ledger entry.
• Preference may be given to candidates with prior experience using the WOLFS (Wyoming Online Financial System) or similar state accounting software.
• Preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate strong organizational skills and experience managing high-volume digital financial records.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to learn and operate the State WOLFS accounting system and Cobblestone software.
• Basic understanding of general accounting practices and state/federal regulations.
• Familiarity with the lifecycle of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and vendor documentation.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures for processing travel reimbursements and purchasing card transactions.
• Basic skill in using office software to manage digital records and organize financial data.
• Ability to understand and consistently apply internal control processes and program policies.
• Strong attention to detail when performing data entry and reviewing documents for completeness.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet daily deadlines in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills for responding to inquiries from the public and agency staff.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during interactions with diverse individuals.

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
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Some travel may be required for this position.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of our process. If chosen for a video interview you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete the process.

Supplemental Information
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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.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02


(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

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(FIAC08) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Finance?Experience definition: (How many years of relevant work experience do you have related to the job description?)

• No experience, but am willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Do you have professional experience in accounts payable, billing, or general ledger entry?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have prior experience using the WOLFS (Wyoming Online Financial System) or similar state accounting software?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have professional experience demonstrating strong organizational skills and experience managing high-volume digital financial records?

• Yes
• No

08


(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

09


(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

12


(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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