Accountant 2026-01749
Salary
$27.39 - $30.43 Hourly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-01749
Department
Department of Agriculture
Division
Department of Agriculture
Opening Date
07/08/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
FIAC07
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Administrative Division, is searching for an Accountant in our Cheyenne office. The successful candidate processes fiscal documents on the States WOLFS system for the Department, works closely with Department staff, vendors, and other state agencies to ensure compliance with the State of Wyomings accounting practices by auditing documents for accuracy and providing guidance on proper reporting for fiscal documents. Responsible for accounts receivable for the department. Prepares accounting reports and information requests; responsible for agency inventory.
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Human Resource Contact: Madison Hoagland / 307-777-6036 / madison.hoagland@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
Processes documents on the WOLFS system for Department accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Ensures compliance with procurement requirements for the Department.
Works with internal and external stakeholders.
Researches and analyzes data and prepares reports.
Maintains petty cash fund per established policy and procedures.
Maintains fixed assets on WOLFS
Prepares, analyzes, and interprets fiscal information.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to candidates with working knowledge in the Wyoming Online Financial System (WOLFS)
KNOWLEDGE:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelors Degree (typically in Finance)
Experience:
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Technician
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Technician
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES:
Supplemental Information
010+Department of Agriculture - Follow this link to learn more about our agency: https://agriculture.wy.gov/
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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
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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.)
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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.)
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(FIAC07) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Finance? Experience definition: (This experience includes: Financial experience.)
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Do you have working knowledge in the Wyoming Online Financial System (WOLFS)?
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees 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.
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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 veterans 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.
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(A) 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 https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
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Employer State of Wyoming
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General Description Section
Statewide, Wyoming, 82002
Phone 307-777-7188
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm