Senior Accounting Analyst

Salary: $6,171.35 - $6,857.05 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2025-02821
Department: State Treasurer's Office
Division: 0903 Accounting
Opening Date: 12/11/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: FIAC10

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Come join the Treasurer's Office in a dynamic accounting environment where you will have the opportunity to build your skills. We don't learn how to account for investments in school, especially with a government twist, but our team will teach you how to apply your core accounting knowledge and experience to our business. This Office is responsible for the investment of over $33 billion in state assets Our diverse team accounts for it all. This position will be housed in the Reconciliation and Audit Unit within the Financial Accounting Division. Cheyenne, Wyoming, is a beautiful place to live and thrive, and we offer hybrid telework. We are within 30 minutes of spectacular mountains where you can hike, fish, canoe, and camp. Not to mention, Denver, Colorado, is only 100 miles away if you need a dose of big-city amenities. Come put your talents to work for the benefit of Wyoming citizens and generations to come.

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

Human Resource Contact: Jen Shirley / 307-777-6385 /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Perform complex and specialized accounting to ensure all accounting activities, reports and procedures for the Financial Accounting Division follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Review and analyze accounting records to identify sources of financial report discrepancies; assist, discuss and resolve questions and problems in the Financial Accounting Division as needed.
• Open all new manager accounts approved by the Investment Funds Committee (IFC) and the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB). Close the manager accounts when full liquidation has occurred.
• Prepare letters of direction for the custodial bank as needed.
• Compile, manage and reconcile various monthly and quarterly reports for internal and external use.
• Assist with reconciling investment reports by pool and manager statements to the custodial bank.
• Assist in compiling and interpreting data required to complete the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Treasurer's Annual Report.
• Develop and maintain formal procedures in the Financial Accounting Division's job duties spreadsheet for all duties assigned to this position; serve as a backup for positions in the Financial Accounting Division as needed.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to those candidates with an accounting degree and who have experience in the financial or investment industries.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Extensive communication, problem-solving and personal interaction skills focused on confidentiality worthy of public trust.
• Knowledge of complex investment strategies including equities, fixed income, alternatives and derivatives.
• General finance and knowledge of banking practices.
• High-level skills with investment accounting software.
• Knowledge of financial and organizational analysis.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB.
• Strong attention to detail; strong follow-up and follow-through.
• Must be a strong multi-tasker and be able to prioritize duties.
• Great organizational skills and the ability to implement them in the office.

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:

• General office conditions including minimal lifting; some travel necessary.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Candidates are required to undergo a criminal background check requiring fingerprinting.

Supplemental Information
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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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.
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
• 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
• 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

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(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) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills 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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Please describe any experience you have in the financial or investment industries.
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(A) 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

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(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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(AA) 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

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