Accountants Payable Accountant 2026-02714

Accountants Payable Accountant 2026-02714

Salary

$27.39 - $30.43 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-02714

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

FIAC07

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Build Your Accounting Career with WYDOT - Where Your Expertise Makes a Difference!

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking for a rewarding career opportunity? The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a motivated and dedicated Accounts Payable Accountant to join our team in Cheyenne, Wyoming! In this essential role, you will help ensure accurate and timely vendor payments, maintain proper job-cost accounting, and support the financial integrity of the agency. Your work will involve applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. If you take pride in accuracy, value teamwork, and demonstrate integrity and professionalism, we encourage you to bring your talents to WYDOT and become part of a team that keeps Wyoming moving forward!

Discover the Benefits of Living and Working in Cheyenne, Wyoming!

Located along the beautiful Front Range, Cheyenne offers the perfect blend of Western heritage, community charm, and modern opportunities. As Wyomings capital city, Cheyenne provides convenient access to year-round outdoor adventures, including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, and hunting. The community also proudly hosts the world-famous Cheyenne Frontier Days, known as the "Daddy of em All!" With a welcoming atmosphere, rich history, and the financial advantage of no state individual income tax, Cheyenne is an excellent place to build both your career and your future.

Take the next step in your accounting career-apply today and discover the opportunities waiting for you at WYDOT!

This position offers:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus See Notes section for eligibility

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!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4467

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

• Audits and processes invoices for payments in compliance with GAAP, GASB pronouncements, federal government regulations, state statutes, and WYDOT policy and procedures.
• Audits and processes purchasing card statements/payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Audits and processes employee expense reimbursements (travel), tuition refunds, employee housing deposits, and refunds.
• Payment distribution and timely distribution of non-coded invoices.
• Ensures accurate chart-field accounts are used to record expenditures to the proper fund, program, and project, ensuring accurate and timely reimbursement from the Federal Government and other partners.
• Ensures statutory compliance by internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies and researches discrepancies and resolves problems; contacts vendors, WYDOT personnel, other state agencies, and other entities as needed to resolve issues.
• Prepares the adjusting and reclassifying journal entries to record expenditures accurately.
• Enters, reviews, and approves department WOLFS documents for A/P.
• Prepares and processes WOLFS documents for fund transfers and enters corresponding information into PeopleSoft to ensure reconciliation between the two systems.
• Ensures internal control of the work unit or division.
• Works collaboratively with team members to resolve problems and questions regarding work methods, and processes.
• Recommends fiscal policy and methods for improving operations.
• Researches and analyzes data.
• Prepares, analyzes, and interprets fiscal information and may perform special projects.
• Processes payments for grant/projects in Peoplesoft..

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelors degree in Accounting.

Preference may be given to candidates with PeopleSoft experience.

Preference may be given to candidates with accounts payable experience.

Preference may be given to candidates with intermediate Microsoft Excel experience.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of purchasing procedures.
• Knowledge of internal control processes.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills and management of tasks
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify problems, provide feedback and solutions, and follow through to the conclusion.
• Ability to identify and consider the relative costs and benefits of decisions and make sound choices in action.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise written sentences and paragraphs in process and procedure manuals and other work-related documents.
• Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and orally to present information so it is appropriate for and understood by the audience.
• Ability to manage time independently and effectively and the ability to quickly change direction to meet critical deadlines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft, WOLFS, Microsoft Office, and Google G Suite application
• 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:

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:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses 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.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
• Temporary employees accepting a part-time permanent position.
• Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
• Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
• Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
• If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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 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

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/

WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

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

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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
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters 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

03

How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description

• No relevant experience, but 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.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.

05

Do you have a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have PeopleSoft Experience? Describe below.

07

Do you have accounts payable experience?

• Yes
• No

08

Please choose your most accurate skill level using Microsoft Excel.

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• None

09

Describe your experience using Excel

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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• 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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(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.

12

(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 and understand that, if claiming Veterans Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans Preference.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans Preference

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(AA) 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.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm