Senior Accountant

Job Title

This position is responsible for ensuring incident business management practices are followed according the State of Wyoming policy and National Wildfire Coordinating Group guidelines.

Job Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

General Description:

This position ensures accurate tracking of incident related costs, personnel time, equipment usage, and vendor contracts. The assistant works closely with Fire Business Manager, Office of State Lands and Investments Accounting, and wildfire incident finance staff.

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
• 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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Essential Functions:

• Assists with budget tracking, procurement of supplies and equipment, processing invoices and receipts, and managing federal grant applications.
• Negotiates agreements for equipment, personnel, and facilities for fire suppression incidents.
• Maintains compliance with state, local, and federal regulations and policies to fire management and business operations.
• Provides solutions to business management problems and issues during on-going wildfire incident, coordinating with other agencies and partners, and analyzing incident business operations to recommend actions.
• Negotiates and establishes agreements for equipment, facilities, and land use; and coordinates with various agencies (local, state, and federal) to manage fire related agreements and ensure these agreements are current and properly utilized.
• Provides general administrative support, handles correspondence, prepares travel agreements, and assists with grant applications.
• Provides training and guidance to agency, partners, and stakeholders on incident business management practices and procedures.
• Ensures compliance and relevant regulations and standards, prepares detailed reports for local, state, and federal agencies and maintains databases related to incident business.

Qualifications

Preferences:

• Ability to coordinate with federal, state, local government, and private industry to manage wildland fire related agreements and ensure they are current, properly utilized, appropriate, and necessary.
• Skill in preparing program-related correspondence, reports, and other written materials regarding incident business and fire programs, policies, and operations.
• Knowledge of state statues, policies and regulations.
• Familiarity with incident business management principles, including timekeeping, cost tracking, and procurement.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local fire agency policies and financial regulations.
• Effective written and verbal communication, especially when clarifying documentation.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and correct financial discrepancies.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Ability to analyze financial information.
• Knowledge of internal controls.
• Ability and willingness to always be learning, growing and expanding knowledge in the accounting field.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently.

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:

Notes:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supplemental Information

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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