Accounting Analyst

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Capital Construction Fiscal & Procurement Analyst is responsible for the fiscal oversight, budget management, procurement compliance, and financial reporting for the State Construction Department's Capital Construction Program. This position manages complex, multi-year capital construction appropriations across multiple funding sources and legislative appropriations. The position exercises independent judgment in interpreting legislative appropriations, monitoring expenditures, maintaining fiscal integrity, and ensuring compliance with state procurement statutes and financial regulations. It serves as the primary fiscal resource for assigned capital construction projects and provides guidance to project managers, division administrators, and state agencies regarding budget availability, procurement requirements, and procurement financial reporting. WHY JOIN US? At the State Construction Department, your work directly supports the infrastructure that enables Wyoming’s education system and state government operations to function effectively. From K-12 schools and community colleges to state facilities serving public safety and healthcare, the department manages programs that impact communities across the state. This role offers the opportunity to shape statewide policy, guide long-term facility planning strategies, and support responsible stewardship of public construction investments. If you enjoy working at the intersection of public policy, planning, and infrastructure development, this position provides a unique opportunity to influence projects and policies that leave a lasting statewide impact. 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! Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: Human Resource Contact: Serenity Moffett / View phone number on click.appcast.io / View email address on click.appcast.io ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Capital Construction Budget Management Manage and balance assigned Capital Construction project budgets totaling approximately $885 million across 36 active projects. Monitor expenditures to ensure proper application of appropriate funds. Analyze project budgets and prepare budget transfer requests and BGP120 documents. Review, process, and approve fiscal transactions, including vendor payments, purchase requests, encumbrances, corrections, service dates, budget coding, and object/sub-object coding. Prepare and process fiscal documents within WOLFS (the state accounting system). Create and maintain retainage accounts for construction vendors. Ensuring every financial transaction entered into WOLFS is accurately mirrored within the Operate AiM database and maintain ongoing reconciliation between systems throughout the life of assigned projects. Procurement Administration & Compliance Determine whether procurement requests qualify under State Construction Department procurement authority or require referral to the Department of Administration & Information Procurement Office. Review quote-based procurements. Analyze contracts to verify compliance with procurement statutes, rules, and contractual requirements. Determine whether procurements should utilize Master Service Agreements or Purchase Orders. Verify required procurement documentation, including Wyoming vendor preference, bonding requirements, bid exception approvals, and contract documentation. Review and approve procurement requests before processing. Track all contract and purchase order amendments, including changes to scope, schedule, vendors, and funding. Fiscal Reporting & Financial Analysis Maintain project contract, funding source, and payment information for assigned projects. Support internal and external audits. Revenue Monitoring & Legislative Compliance Monitor revenue budgets for projects funded through multiple appropriations and funding sources, including jointly funded private and state-funded projects. Interpret legislative appropriations, footnotes, restrictions, and special funding language. Ensure expenditures are charged to the correct appropriation, fiscal year, revenue source, and budget string. Monitor revenue balances to ensure expenditures remain proportional to legislative funding requirements. Maintain compliance with all applicable fiscal restrictions throughout the life of each project. Preference will be given to candidates with government accounting experience; capital construction project accounting experience; state procurement experience; experience with WOLFS or comparable governmental financial systems; experience with legislative appropriations and capital budgeting; and 6–8 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, governmental finance, capital project accounting, procurement administration, or a closely related field. KNOWLEDGE: Governmental accounting principles and financial management. Capital construction budgeting and project accounting. Cost accounting practices. State procurement statutes, administrative rules, and policies. Legislative appropriations and session laws. Construction Management fiscal reporting requirements and financial reporting standards. Audit preparation and documentation requirements. WOLFS financial system and AiM asset/project management system operations. Budget development, monitoring, and reconciliation. Advanced financial analysis, contract analysis, and procurement administration skills. Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines and maintain professionalism under pressure. Ability to independently interpret complex legislative appropriations, funding restrictions, and procurement statutes. Ability to analyze financial data, make sound fiscal decisions, and exercise sound judgment when resolving fiscal and procurement issues. Ability to manage multiple large-scale capital construction projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, project managers, contractors, vendors, and state agencies. Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional integrity, and strict attention to detail. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance) Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accountant OR Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accountant Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Requires frequent use of computers and standard office equipment. Requires prolonged periods of sitting while reviewing financial records and preparing reports. Frequent communication with state agencies, contractors, vendors, and management. Occasional lifting of files or office materials up to 20 pounds. May require extended work hours during fiscal year-end, legislative sessions, audits, or major project deadlines. NOTES: FLSA: Non-exempt 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr