Accountants Payable Accountant

Build Your Accounting Career with WYDOT – Where Your Expertise Makes a Difference!

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking for a rewarding career opportunity? The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a motivated and dedicated Accounts Payable Accountant to join our team in Cheyenne, Wyoming! In this essential role, you will help ensure accurate and timely vendor payments, maintain proper job-cost accounting, and support the financial integrity of the agency. Your work will involve applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

If you take pride in accuracy, value teamwork, and demonstrate integrity and professionalism, we encourage you to bring your talents to WYDOT and become part of a team that keeps Wyoming moving forward!

Located along the beautiful Front Range, Cheyenne offers the perfect blend of Western heritage, community charm, and modern opportunities. As Wyoming's capital city, Cheyenne provides convenient access to year-round outdoor adventures, including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, and hunting. The community also proudly hosts the world-famous Cheyenne Frontier Days, known as the "Daddy of 'em All!" With a welcoming atmosphere, rich history, and the financial advantage of no state individual income tax, Cheyenne is an excellent place to build both your career and your future.

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus - See Notes section for eligibility

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
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE!  for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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

• Audits and processes invoices for payments in compliance with GAAP, GASB pronouncements, federal government regulations, state statutes, and WYDOT policy and procedures.
• Audits and processes purchasing card statements/payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Audits and processes employee expense reimbursements (travel), tuition refunds, employee housing deposits, and refunds.
• Payment distribution and timely distribution of non-coded invoices.
• Ensures accurate chart-field accounts are used to record expenditures to the proper fund, program, and project, ensuring accurate and timely reimbursement from the Federal Government and other partners.
• Ensures statutory compliance by internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies and researches discrepancies and resolves problems; contacts vendors, WYDOT personnel, other state agencies, and other entities as needed to resolve issues.
• Prepares the adjusting and reclassifying journal entries to record expenditures accurately.
• Enters, reviews, and approves department WOLFS documents for A/P.
• Prepares and processes WOLFS documents for fund transfers and enters corresponding information into People Soft to ensure reconciliation between the two systems.
• Ensures internal control of the work unit or division.
• Works collaboratively with team members to resolve problems and questions regarding work methods, and processes.
• Recommends fiscal policy and methods for improving operations.
  
  Researches and analyzes data.
• Prepares, analyzes, and interprets fiscal information and may perform special projects.
• Processes payments for grant/projects in People Soft.

Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Preference may be given to candidates with People Soft experience.

Preference may be given to candidates with accounts payable experience.

Preference may be given to candidates with intermediate Microsoft Excel experience.

• Knowledge of purchasing procedures.
• Knowledge of internal control processes.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills and management of tasks
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, and state and federal…