Senior Accountant 2026-02691

Senior Accountant 2026-02691

Salary

$29.76 - $33.06 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-02691

Department

Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Division

Fiscal

Opening Date

11/05/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

FIAC08

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our disbursements team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial transactions within the department.

• Primary Responsibilities include: Audit Payment Documents: Review and verify payment documents for compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Accounts Payable Transactions: Enter data to initiate and process accounts payable transactions.
• Data Interfaces Management: Manage data interfaces between custom Department accounting systems and the state accounting system (WOLFS).
• Vendor Management: Oversee vendor relationships and manage related documentation.
• Research and Reconciliation: Conduct research and reconcile accounts payable balance due statements from external vendors.
• Affidavit Processing: Process landowner coupon affidavits accurately and efficiently.
• Audit Support: Assist with audit requests by pulling and researching relevant data.
• Key Systems Used: Document management system. Voucher processing system (VPS).Credit card payment processing system. If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to the financial integrity of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, we encourage you to apply.

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

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• 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 benefits package!

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

Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott / dezzaree.schott@wyo.gov

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

• Audit payment transactions for compliance with the travel policy, purchasing regulations, federal guidelines, state policy, and agency policy; and review for accurate accounting codes, project codes, and budget authority before funds are disbursed.
• Research and communicate with agency personnel to identify and resolve errors and discrepancies in payment transactions.
• Input payment transaction data into the agencys document management system, internal voucher processing system (VPS), and internal card payment processing system; validate all coding; balance to supporting documentation; and investigate and correct any discrepancies. Daily creation and submittal of system interface files with the State accounting system, WOLFS.
• Participate in the daily audit of payment documents initiated by other employees prior to final approval in WOLFS.
• Organize, scan, and distribute documentation after payments have been processed through the state accounting system to meet agency and the state document records retention requirements.
• Process landowner coupon affidavits from landowners for payment to include: distribution of affidavit form to landowners; receipt and log completed forms; establish landowner as a vendor on the state accounting system, WOLFS; audit documents for payment approval; generate payment interface file; and, retain documentation as required.
• Establish and maintain vendors on the state accounting system, WOLFS to include; obtaining required information; enter vendor data in WOLFS; submit required documentation to State Auditors Office for vendor establishment as required; and, research any payment authorization issues related to vendor records.
• Research, reconcile, and correct documentation as required in WOLFS, the internal voucher processing system (VPS), the internal credit card payment processing system, and communicate verbally and in writing with vendors and agency personnel the actions required to resolve discrepancies.
• Provide backup to the Disbursements Section Supervisor in various processes, including but not limited to credit card document processing and vendor download updates.
• Other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Good written and verbal communication skills, including skills in interpersonal communications with the ability to deal with the general public both through phone and personal contact including dealing calmly with irate clients and communicating complicated rules and regulations on laymens terms without distortion.
• Ability to pay close attention to details to ensure appropriate expenditure coding and payment distributions are utilized.
• Ability to document work processes.
• Competence in utilizing computer applications Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, and Google applications.
• Understanding of, and ability to, apply accounting standards and processes, including internal control issues and audit requirements, and fund accounting.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and agency statutory and regulatory requirements and policies related to fiscal processing.
• Ability to work closely with other personnel to ensure efficient and effective workflow.
• Ability to establish and maintain electronic filing systems for all disbursement documentation.
• Ability to work under pressure of critical time elements demonstrating the ability to prioritize work based on workload/seasonal fluctuations requiring a different emphasis on assigned tasks.
• Competence in critical thinking with the ability to research and resolve questions involving the accuracy of all disbursement documents submitted for processing.
• Able to solve problems and ask for help when needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Able to lift and transport various types of supplies weighing between 25 and 50 pounds.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.

Supplemental Information

040-Game & Fish Commission-Fiscal 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 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 experience, but am 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 below.

05

(A1) 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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(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

(A1) If you selected 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 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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(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.

• 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