State of Wyoming
Principal Accountant 2024-01547
State of Wyoming, Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 82007
Open Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:This position assists with the administrative infrastructure to support public schools through funding formulas; develops and maintains processes and procedures for School Foundation Program financial systems to provide timely and accurate information; assists with policy development, planning, budgeting, and analysis; assists with data collection, including training and technical support for agency and school district staff in reporting procedures and agency rules; ensures compliance with financial requirements for all publicly funded schools; along with other duties as assigned.Human Resource Contact:
Pam Glick 307-777-7962 or
pam.glick@wyo.govESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.Assist with the funding determinations, authorization, and distributions of funds from the Wyoming Funding Model.Assist with workflow and project management for the School Foundation Program.Participate in cross-functional work teams and collaborate to implement new requirements or solve school finance problems.Advise school districts and agency staff in techniques to maximize use of budgeting tools for planning, managing, and evaluating programs.Assist the WDE Leadership and School Foundation Program staff in implementing school finance legislation or policy.Coordinate with agency staff in the development of WDE rules and regulations affecting school finance accounting and reporting.Review DOA school district audit reports and assist the School Foundation Program Supervisor in calculating and verifying the financial impact of audit findings.Other duties as listed on the JCQ.Other duties as assigned.
PREFERENCES:Preference may be given to individuals with working knowledge of the Wyoming Funding Model and associated data collections.KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and statutes.Knowledge of basic accounting, business principles, budgets and cost controls.Knowledge of WOLFS III system.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 school funding models, data collection, and data validation procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)PLUSExperience: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:NoneNOTES:FLSA: ExemptTravel is estimated at 1%.Successful candidate must pass a fingerprinting, background, and reference check.Applicants may be asked to provide transcripts of any relevant course work at time of interview or hire.
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here
to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.URL:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Pam Glick 307-777-7962 or
pam.glick@wyo.govESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.Assist with the funding determinations, authorization, and distributions of funds from the Wyoming Funding Model.Assist with workflow and project management for the School Foundation Program.Participate in cross-functional work teams and collaborate to implement new requirements or solve school finance problems.Advise school districts and agency staff in techniques to maximize use of budgeting tools for planning, managing, and evaluating programs.Assist the WDE Leadership and School Foundation Program staff in implementing school finance legislation or policy.Coordinate with agency staff in the development of WDE rules and regulations affecting school finance accounting and reporting.Review DOA school district audit reports and assist the School Foundation Program Supervisor in calculating and verifying the financial impact of audit findings.Other duties as listed on the JCQ.Other duties as assigned.
PREFERENCES:Preference may be given to individuals with working knowledge of the Wyoming Funding Model and associated data collections.KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and statutes.Knowledge of basic accounting, business principles, budgets and cost controls.Knowledge of WOLFS III system.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 school funding models, data collection, and data validation procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)PLUSExperience: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:NoneNOTES:FLSA: ExemptTravel is estimated at 1%.Successful candidate must pass a fingerprinting, background, and reference check.Applicants may be asked to provide transcripts of any relevant course work at time of interview or hire.
Click
here
to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.URL:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.#J-18808-Ljbffr