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State of Wyoming FIAC11-2024-00897-Accounting Supervisor-Cheyenne in United States
FIAC11-2024-00897-Accounting Supervisor-Cheyenne
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FIAC11-2024-00897-Accounting Supervisor-Cheyenne
Salary
$6,757.91 - $7,508.79 Monthly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2024-00897
Department
Wyoming Department of Enterprise Technology Services
Division
Enterprise Technology Services
Opening Date
05/17/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Finance Supervisor is responsible for supervising and training the Finance Team, 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); 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 Finance Supervisor 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 through the development and implementation of continuing education programs and training for agency staff.
Human Resource Contact: Jennifer Erickson / 307-275-5114 / Jennifer.Erickson1@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.
- Enterprise IT Accounting:
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. Examines accounting reports, procedures, and schedules issued by various functional groups for possible improvements in the information disclosed and the manner of presentation.
d. Assists as assistant liaison between the IT organization and other departments on accounting and financial related requirements.
e. Assists the CFO in setting biennial rates with enterprise accounting office and customer representatives.
f. Assists with handling any billing disputes or questions that cannot be resolved by fiscal staff.
g. Analyzes, reviews and approves payment documents, deposits, requisitions, internal transactions and fixed assets within the State’s accounting system (WOLFS) prepared by fiscal staff.
- Agency Accounting: 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 recommends 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 in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization and in compliance with GAAP, Financial Accounting Standards, Cost Accounting Standards and all other government regulations which 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. Assists with preparing year end closing documents and other financial reports that are 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.
- Accounting policies and procedures: Assists with researching, developing, maintaining and communicating agency policies for use throughout the organization to ensure that results of operations and financial position 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 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.
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 Analyst
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accounting Analyst
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This position takes place in an average work environment.
NOTES:
FLSA: Exempt
An updated resume and cover letter addressing the scope of the job requirements are required to be considered for this position.
Supplemental Information
077-Enterprise Technology Services - Office of the Director
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