Accounting Clerk 2026-01949

Accounting Clerk 2026-01949

Salary

$19.66 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01949

Department

Department of Revenue & Taxation

Division

Department of Revenue & Taxation

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

FIAC04

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Open and sort sales, use, mineral, and cigarette tax returns. Endorse checks and tax return documents were received to deposit sales, use, lodging, mineral, and cigarette monies with the State Treasurers Office. Scan endorsed checks and tax documents into the ETS System for processing and posting. Prepares the daily deposit for bank processing. Audit and verify character recognition to match the image of the return in the Excise Tax System. Analyze and reject documents to the Excise Tax Division for further verification. Processes bar-code cleanup recognition for proper posting of documents. Serves as backup for processing and distributing all outgoing and incoming mail for the department when needed.

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 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• 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:compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: Rose Richardson / rose.richardson@wyo.gov / 307-777-7966

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

• Audits, Studies, and Verifies character recognition of scanned sales/use tax returns to ensure accuracy. Corrects inaccuracies and forwards for additional processing.
• Opens, Sorts sales/use/mineral tax returns by type and distribution to the department. Verifies returns. Endorses checks and corresponding documentation/returns to deposit monies with the State Treasurers Office. Calculates checks to balance monies received.
• Scans sales/use/mineral tax returns and applications into ETS & MTS systems to process and post to proper accounts. Ensures proper positioning and legibility. Makes decisions as to legibility.
• Works problem documents through the bar-code recognition program. Uses considerable judgment and analytical skills when determining how to resolve problems. Works closely with technical personnel to fix and resolve problems.
• Coordinates with other division personnel to meet deadlines, closing, and general accounting requirements of the division/section.
• Attends staff meetings to receive information, discuss and resolve situations with superiors, and coordinate activities with other sections within the unit. Keep abreast of new work techniques and implement changes as required.
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of basic accounting and business principles.
• Knowledge of data entry in the WOLFS III system.
• Knowledge of computer program applications, data management, and record-keeping.
• Knowledge of State and Federal codes, regulations, and related statutes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associates Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience:

No prior experience required

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical office environment.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supplemental Information

011-Department of Revenue - Administrative Services Division

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 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

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!.

01

(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

(FIAC04) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Finance? Experience definition: (This experience includes: Financial experience.)

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) 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

(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Goverment 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 Resourses Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

06

(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

07

(AA) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

08

(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

09

(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.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

10

(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