Accounting Manager 2026-02048

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is seeking an Account Manager to join the team at the Cheyenne Central Office Fiscal Division. This individual will oversee and manage budgetary, accounting, procurement, and fixed asset functions for the Department of Corrections, to include: policy development, implementation, and audit compliance with State Statutes, various agency policies, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP); reviews and interprets a wide range of documents and records, providing advice to agency executive administrators and program managers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Manager I OR 6-8 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Manager I
Knowledge of project management.
Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
Knowledge of basic accounting, business principles, budgets, and cost controls.
Knowledge of the WOLFS III system.
Knowledge of State Personnel Rules and associated federal laws.
Knowledge of internal controls over accounting applications.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as they are applied to government accounting systems.
Knowledge of government management, including human resources, accounting, and general management
Knowledge of federal grant application, progress reporting, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of budget and procurement practices and policies.
Skills in oral and written communication.
Skills in computer applications

Nice To Haves

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance or Accounting) and knowledge acquired at an accounting technician level.
WOLFS (Wyoming Online Financial System) experience.
Ability to create and manipulate Excel spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

Manages the operations budget, including the collection and distribution of annual revenue for the agency.
Prepares, authorizes, monitors, and controls monthly expenditures of the budget and makes recommendations for the reallocation of resources.
Provides conflict resolution & statistical information.
Analyzes various financial data and other numerical data to prepare statistical information.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with legislators, public officials, vendors, etc.
Drafts and analyzes new legislation and rules & regulations.
Researches, prepares, and presents fiscal and administrative impacts of legislation.
Prepares exhibits and provides expert testimony at legislative committee meetings.
Analyzes, develops, and implements policies and procedures as a result of state or federal legislative changes.
Develops training and educational workshops to inform and educate government agencies, the public, and various associations regarding state or federal legislative changes.