Job Description

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to work for the Motor Vehicle Services program in Cheyenne, WY. This position is the lead for the work unit activities and staff involved in reviewing, accepting, rejecting, and processing applications and documents related to Motor Vehicle programs; collecting, auditing, and distributing over $40 million in fees annually, and licensing vehicle dealers, and ensuring compliance with laws pertaining to Wyoming State Statutes and Wyoming Department of Transportation Rules and Regulations.
This Position Offers:
$2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility details in Notes Section)

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, plus Short- and Long-Term Disability
• A Secure Future: Pension Plan with a 14.94% state contribution
• Optional 457B Retirement Plan with a state contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays

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

• Approves and denies licenses and surety bonds for vehicle dealers and manufacturers, reviews applications and surety bonds for accuracy, proper supporting documents, and fees as set forth by Wyoming Statutes.
• Advises dealers and manufacturers on proper background checks and fingerprinting procedures
• Confers with the Compliance and Investigation Section and other Agencies to verify the accuracy of information provided and compliance with laws
• Determines the number of dealer or manufacturer license plates to be assigned by using a calculation formula specified by Wyoming Statutes
• Councils, dealers, and manufacturers on the proper use of dealer plates, principal place of business requirements, proper records requirements, and all laws and rules relative to dealers, manufacturers, and vehicles
• Makes recommendations to management on the cancellation of licenses or forfeiture of surety bonds
• Collects licensing fees from dealers from sales each year
• Testifies on behalf of the Department in hearings and trials relative to licensing and compliance issues
• Makes recommendations for legislative changes and assists in the writing of legislative rules and regulations
• Guides, directs, instructs, and trains work unit personnel in the proper procedures necessary to issue and process various licenses, license plates, and services
• Serves as backup to positions that issue specialty and governmental license plates and positions that process abandoned vehicles, rebuilt salvage vehicles, storage, and disposal facility licenses, and state-assigned vehicle serial numbers
• Researches, studies, and examines Wyoming Statutes and Department Rules and Regulations
• Receives applications and collects fees for the issuance of certain specialty license plates, such as Amateur Radio, Pioneer, National Guard, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Prisoner of War, Disabled Veteran, Firefighters, Purple Heart Recipients, and Undercover
• Collects and audits various fees for licenses, plates, and services

Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
**Notary Public Commission Certificate required upon hire
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Wyoming Statutes and WYDOT Rules and Regulations
• Knowledge of accounting, computer programs, and the programming process
• Skill in oral and written communication and interpersonal relations
• Skill in creating instructional and information manuals
• Skill in work leadership, management, understanding, and problem-solving

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accountant
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• A background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant
• 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

, including your rights and responsibilities. * The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

• Temporary employees accepting a full-time permanent position.
• Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive; funds will be recouped from final pay.
• Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
• Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12 month period.
• If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information
045-Wyoming Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Support Services - Motor Vehicle Services
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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.

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