Accounting Manager 2026-02048

Accounting Manager 2026-02048

Salary

$8,740.30 Monthly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-02048

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

Central Office

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

Job Classification

FIAC13

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Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is seeking an Account Manager to join the team at the Cheyenne Central Office Fiscal Division. This individual will oversee and manage budgetary, accounting, procurement, and fixed asset functions for the Department of Corrections, to include: policy development, implementation, and audit compliance with State Statutes, various agency policies, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP); reviews and interprets a wide range of documents and records, providing advice to agency executive administrators and program managers.

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
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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Human Resource Contact: Deborah.Hale@wyo.gov or 307-777-6136

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Manages the operations budget, including the collection and distribution of annual revenue for the agency.
• Prepares, authorizes, monitors, and controls monthly expenditures of the budget and makes recommendations for the reallocation of resources.
• Provides conflict resolution & statistical information.
• Analyzes various financial data and other numerical data to prepare statistical information.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with legislators, public officials, vendors, etc.
• Drafts and analyzes new legislation and rules & regulations.
• Researches, prepares, and presents fiscal and administrative impacts of legislation.
• Prepares exhibits and provides expert testimony at legislative committee meetings.
• Analyzes, develops, and implements policies and procedures as a result of state or federal legislative changes.
• Develops training and educational workshops to inform and educate government agencies, the public, and various associations regarding state or federal legislative changes.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to applicants with 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance or Accounting) and knowledge acquired at an accounting technician level.

Preference will be given to applicants with WOLFS (Wyoming Online Financial System) experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who can create and manipulate Excel spreadsheets.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of project management.

• Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

• Knowledge of basic accounting, business principles, budgets, and cost controls.

• Knowledge of the WOLFS III system.

• 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 federal grant application, progress reporting, and financial reporting.

• Knowledge of budget and procurement practices and policies.

• Skills in oral and written communication.

• Skills in computer applications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Manager I

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

6-8 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Manager I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, lifting, and carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc.
• Exposure to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Lifting/grasping up to 50 pounds without assistance on a regular basis.
• Walking on cement floors regularly.
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching regularly.
• Reaching on a regular basis.
• Typing/Repetitive motion is frequent.
• Talking/hearing frequently.
• Seeing: the visual ability to perform an activity such as analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and drug test.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy that includes standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, a 457 Deferred Compensation Program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

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.

Human Resource Contact: Deborah.Hale@wyo.gov or 307-777-6136

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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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
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters 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

03

(FIAC13) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two years of relevant experience
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience
• Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

Please check all that you apply.

• 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance or Accounting)
• WOLFS (Wyoming Online Financial System) experience.
• Can create and manipulate Excel spreadsheets.

06

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees 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.

07

(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

08

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

09

(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

10

(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 veterans 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 Veterans 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. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm