Junior Accountant

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Junior Accountant is responsible for process review and proposing innovation recommendations, assisting with cost analysis, ensuring the accuracy and timely recording of accounts payable and receivable transactions, and assisting with maintaining the financial system parameters (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Custom Applications); assist in training personnel on the efficient and effective use of the enterprise’s financial systems while identifying areas of concern and acting as an assistant liaison to State agencies. In addition, the Junior Accountant is responsible for working with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in preparing, generating, and distributing various financial reports and completing special projects, as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and/or agency leadership. Through oversight of the CFO, the position also coordinates the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures that establish, maintain, and improve internal controls and align with IT Financial Management constructs. Included is assisting with facilitating enhanced utilization of the financial systems by developing and implementing continuing education programs and training for agency staff.

Human Resource Contact: Auri Fermelia auri.fermelia2@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Evaluates and maintains a charge-back system capable of equitable distribution of IT and telecom costs to customers in a timely manner, providing proposed plans to the CFO to improve current processes.
• Proposes the development, re-engineering, and implementation of innovative processes to enhance accounting, reporting, and billing service functions to ensure the preservation and proper use of IT assets.
• Examines accounting reports, procedures, and schedules issued by various functional groups for possible improvements in the information disclosed and presentation manner.
• Acts as assistant liaison between the IT organization and other departments on accounting and financial related requirements.
• Assists the CFO in setting biennial rates with enterprise accounting office and customer representatives.
• Assists with handling any billing disputes or questions that cannot be resolved by fiscal staff.
• Analyzes, reviews, and approves payment documents, deposits, requisitions, internal transactions, and fixed assets within the State’s accounting system (WOLFS) prepared by fiscal staff.
• Supports the maintenance and preparation of fair and accurate financial records in conformance with Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepares accurate and timely financial information and reports for presentation to CFO and agency management.
• Evaluates current processes and recommend innovative changes to enhance accounting, reporting, and payables functions to ensure the preservation and proper use of Information Technology’s assets. Recognizes and identifies potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change or where new ones need to be developed, especially regarding the billing system, A/P, A/R, and reporting.
• Assists with evaluating transactions and internal controls to ensure that transactions are recorded according to management’s general or specific authorization and in compliance with GAAP, Financial Accounting Standards, Cost Accounting Standards, and all other government regulations that may apply.
• Analyzes transaction postings for cost distribution and classification of materials, labor, overhead, and service orders.
• Prepares journal and adjusting entries for approval to ensure the financial records accurately and fairly reflect the financial position of the IT organization.
• Reviews and approves agency accounting entries as needed.
• Develops a working partnership with division management to facilitate the development and implementation of innovative processes and procedures to empower divisional accounting staff while maintaining sound internal controls.
• Procurement Card Coordinator for the agency.
• Assists with preparing year-end closing documents and other financial reports required by the State Auditor’s Office on a routine basis.
• Analyzes, reviews, and approves payment documents, deposits, requisitions, internal transactions, and fixed assets within the State’s accounting system (WOLFS) prepared by fiscal staff.
• Assists with researching, developing, maintaining, and communicating agency policies for use throughout the organization to ensure that operations and financial position results are presented timely, fairly, and in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and that Enterprise’s policy is consistently applied.
• Recognizes and identifies potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change or where new ones need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansion and provides recommendations to the CFO.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to applicants with a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards, Cost Accounting.
Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with accounts payable and receivable.
Preference will be given to applicants who have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
Preference may be given for experience working with fiscal and non-fiscal people to review and improve business processes.
Preference may be given to applicants that have experience with cost accounting experience.
Preference may be given to applicants who have experience reporting and presenting fiscal and non-fiscal audiences' fiscal information.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience maintaining a General Ledger.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Financial Accounting Standards (FAS), and internal controls.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Knowledge of basic accounting, business principles, budgets, and cost controls.
• Knowledge of budget and procurement practices and policies.
• 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 project management.
• Knowledge of federal grant application, progress reporting, and financial reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)Experience:1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accounting AnalystOREducation & Experience Substitution:4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accounting AnalystCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position takes place in an average work environment.

NOTES:

• An updated resume and cover letter addressing the scope of the job requirements is required to be considered for this position.
• FLSA: Non-exempt.
  

Supplemental Information

077-ETS - Director's Office.

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