Senior Accounting Analyst 2026-02097

Salary : $6,612.67 - $7,347.60 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Environmental Quality
Division: Admin
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: FIAC10

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position serves as the lead role within the accounting analyst group, providing advanced fiscal expertise and high-level technical guidance to DEQ Administrators, Program Managers, and agency staff. As the primary point of contact for the professional development of Accounting Analysts and Senior Accountants, the successful candidate ensures departmental standards are met through internal training and workflow oversight.

Working closely with the Comptroller and Accounting Manager, this position directs the management and analysis of the agency's General Fund Budgets, Special Revenue Budgets, and federal grants. The role is centered on overseeing complex fee-based programs, advanced budgeting, and strategic financial forecasting. The lead analyst ensures all tasks and transactions are completed in accordance with GAAP, GASB, state and federal rules, and specific Grantor policies, maintaining professional and cooperative communication across all levels of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
Leadership & Training: Serves as the lead position for the accounting analyst group; coordinates, facilitates, and oversees internal training for Accounting Analysts and Senior Accountants to ensure departmental consistency and professional growth.

• Budget & Grant Administration: Leads the development and administration of major and complex operating budgets, federal grant budgets, and fee-based program accounts.
• Grant Management: Performs complex, specialized grant accounting functions, ensuring strict compliance with periodic financial reporting, reimbursement submittals, and federal audit requirements.
• Fiscal Cycle Oversight: Oversees Fiscal Year opening procedures (including payroll code budgets, funding distribution, and carryforward B-11s) and annual Fiscal Year-end closing.
• Reporting & Auditing: Manages tracking of encumbrances and internal expenditure payments; assists with year-end ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) reporting and schedules of federal financial assistance.
• Forecasting & Analysis: Performs advanced financial forecasting and budget analysis to guide agency decision-making and ensure long-term fiscal health.
• Contract Management: Writes and administers professional services contracts (approved by the Attorney General's Office), ensuring all terms and conditions are met.
• Systems & Controls: Develops and installs accounting systems, records, and methods to address changing requirements; ensures adequate internal controls and automated system documentation are in place for multiple internal financial systems.
• Technical Problem Resolution: Serves as the primary contact for complex evaluation, research, and problem resolution regarding technical and contractual grant issues.
• Reconciliation: Reviews and reconciles monthly financial reports from WOLFS; corrects discrepancies between WOLFS project/grant reports and Federal or State reports.
• Agency-Wide Oversight: Monitors cash needs for individual funds and provides oversight for purchasing, accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, vehicle management, and accounts receivable for the entire agency.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance, Accounting, or a related field)

Experience with the Wyoming Online Financial System (WOLFS)
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations and statues.
• Knowledge of basic accounting, budget, and cost controls.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as applied to governments.
• Knowledge of the state accounting system -WOLFS.
• Knowledge of internal controls.
• Knowledge of federal grant applications, progress reporting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of budget and procurement practices and policies.
• Ability to analyze financial information.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up, and follow-through.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Strong communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Analyst

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Analyst

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Some travel may be required for this position.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of our process. If chosen for a video interview you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete the process.

Supplemental Information
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

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(FIAC10) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Finance?Experience definition: (How many years of relevant work experience do you have related to the job description?)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Do you have experience with the Wyoming Online Financial System (WOLFS)?

• Yes
• No

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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

07

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application.