GEAR UP Wyoming Accountant

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The GEAR UP Wyoming program (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federally-funded grant program intended to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter college and earn a degree. This position will perform daily, monthly, and annual accounting and compliance duties for multiple federally funded accounts related to the GEAR UP Wyoming (GUWY). Please Note - This position is grant funded and considered at-will employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1 year of comparable experience in an accounting or finance-related capacity
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP .
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check appropriate to working with minors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Cloud-based financial management systems, including the PPM grants management and Contracts modules.
• Experience or familiarity with preparing and processing expenditure reports and requisitions in a Cloud-based system.
• MS Excel proficiency including experience creating and using Pivot Tables to analyze financial information and prepare reports.
• Experience with and an understanding of UW's accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Experience working with federal grant funds under compliant and ethical standards including grants with cost-sharing or matching requirements.
• Experience with managing the recruitment and hiring processes for non-benefitted employees.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to establish priorities, manage multiple demands and projects, and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level accounting duties related to GUWY federal grant expenditures including processing IDTs, P-cards, reimbursements, requisitions, and high dollar contracts associated with grant operations, and manage match documentation in a cloud based financial system.
• Maintain accurate records to facilitate internal/external audits, work closely with offices supporting financial functions, and provide information and documentation to the Grant Manager and auditors as needed.
• Carefully review and monitor subgrantee/site partner monthly financial packets, budgets, and match documentation. Work with partner sites to resolve questions and prevent errors.
• In collaboration with the Grant Manager, develop annual budgets and work with the Office of Special Programs to process annual MOUs with subrecipient partner sites.
• Maintain a shadow budget to reconcile accounts, prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports as required, and provide GUWY with current financial information
• Develop updated policy and procedures as needed and provide training to GUWY staff.
• Analyze and synthesize budget information in the context of current statute and regulations.
• Meet all deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with a wide range of grant staff, statewide partners, and university offices.
• Assist GUWY Grant Manager with annual performance reporting and with special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs .
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees