Accounting Analyst

Salary: $32.33 - $35.92 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-02009
Department: State Construction Department
Division: State Construction Department
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: FIAC09


Description and Functions
Open Until Filled

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! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
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

Necessary Special Requirements
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

Supplemental Information
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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 9 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

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(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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(FIAC09) How many years of experience or transferable skills do you have that would help you succeed in this role?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(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

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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(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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(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

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(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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