Accounting Clerk 2024-01957

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Accounting Clerk 2024-01957

Salary

$17.01 Hourly

Location

Cody, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2024-01957

Department

Department Of Family Services

Division

Social Services Division

Opening Date

09/05/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

FIAC04

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for a wide range of fiscal, clerical, and administrative tasks to ensure policies and procedures set forth by Federal, State, and Local office guidelines are met.

The State of Wyoming's total compensation package is excellent and includes:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

• Retirement investment options with employer contributions

• Comprehensive Benefits package including Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short Term Disability and more with an employer contribution toward premiums

• Longevity pay

Human Resource Contact: alicia.glover1@wyo.gov

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

• Maintains a segment of a fiscal system and multiple databases.

• Receive and examine fiscal documents to determine if budget/expenditure coding, necessary supporting documentation, and appropriate approvals are included in the submission.

• Posts fiscal/statistical data, performs calculations, balances totals, and verifies sorts, and sequences fiscal documents.

• Investigate and either resolve issues with rejected transactions, out-of-balance conditions, and system irregularities or bring to management attention if unable to do so.

• Performs financial processing functions for transactions of a non-routine or unusual nature.

• Produces financial or statistical reports, collects and records fee payments, prepares funds for a deposit, and verifies amounts recorded and received.

• Enters WOLFS document for payment.

• Involved in routine tasks associated with A/P, and A/R, including, but not limited to, tracking database entry, cash receipts, and collections.

• Enters expenditure modifications and warrants cancelations in WOLFS.

• Searches and disburses fiscal information pertaining to process documents.

• Assists in the inventory of all fixed assets.

• Prepares proofreads and edits routine correspondence, reports, tables, and records.

• Processes and reviews routine paperwork and /or enters data into a department log or database.

• Maintains department records system, including filing, scanning, retrieving, archiving documents, researching files, etc.

• Greets and directs a high volume of visitors, deliveries, and the general public.

• With appropriate information, responds to requests for information, makes referrals, and resolves customer complaints. This may involve research or agency-specialized knowledge.

• Processes and distributes all incoming mail; prepares mailings.

• Maintains calendars, makes appointments, and travel arrangements, and arranges meeting rooms.

• Provides superb customer service.

• Explains or interprets procedures.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with 1-3 years of previous clerical and/or accounting experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of basic accounting and business principles.

• Knowledge of data entry in the WOLFS III system.

• Knowledge of computer program applications, data management, and record-keeping.

• Knowledge of State and Federal codes, regulations, and related statutes.

• Knowledge of office procedures, filing, and alphabetizing.

• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

• Knowledge of reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Knowledge of methods used to deal with the public tactfully.

• Knowledge of telephone etiquette and coordinating telephone and visitor traffic.

• Knowledge in the preparation of records, reports, and correspondence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate's Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience:

No prior experience required

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt

• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.

Supplemental Information

049-Department of Family Services - Social Services

Clickhere (http://dfsweb.wyo.gov/) to visit the Department of Family Services website.

Clickhere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) 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.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers) to learn more!