Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking an Accounting Technician for the Motor Vehicle Services (MVS) program in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Accounting Technician will be responsible for reviewing, accepting, rejecting, collecting, auditing, and distributing various state fees pertaining to MVS. This position will also license customers, issue specialty license plates, issue state-assigned VINs, and perform other duties as assigned.

This position offers:

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  Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• **Limited time hiring incentive** Eighty (80) additional hours of incentive pay at the hourly rate of hire to be paid out at the end of the successful candidate’s first month of employment
• New hires and rehires who begin employment by June 30, 2023, will qualify for this limited-time incentive.

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Cheyenne is also home to the "Daddy of 'em All" – Cheyenne Frontier Days – held every last week of July. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4467

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

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  Applies established accounting procedures and regulations in maintaining financial records or other fiscal documents.
• Enters all agency financial data into the accounting system.
• Collects compiles and deposits financial data onto the Enterprise Resource Program (ERP).
• Maintains the integrity of the data that is uploaded into the state mainframe and other databases.
• Develops and maintains spreadsheets.
• Maintains cash funds per established policies and procedures.
• Produces correspondence.
• Interprets, translates, and advises on the Wyoming Statutes Title 31 and WYDOT Rules and Regulations.
• Communicates regularly with County Clerks/Treasurers via phone and email correspondence.
• Ensures compliance with Wyoming State Statutes and WYDOT Rules and Regulations.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of MS applications, including Excel, Word, and Access.
• Knowledge of generally accepted fiscal and accounting procedures, auditing principles, and concepts.
• Knowledge of Wyoming Statutes Title 31 and WYDOT Rules and Regulations
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in decision-making.
• Skill in analytical thinking.
• Ability to use considerable judgment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Necessary Special Requirements

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses 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.
• Complete background check and fingerprints are taken every two years for NLETS access.

Supplemental Information

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces and clean air, great recreational opportunities, and no State income tax to mention a few! In addition, the State of Wyoming offers State employees a very generous benefits package. Please click here for more information on the State of Wyoming employee benefits*.