Job Description

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Are you detail-oriented and ready to make an impact? Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is looking for a motivated Senior Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team.
This position will be responsible for reviewing and approving expenditures, reconciling financial records across systems, and will serve as the fiscal liaison for our quality assurance and support team. You'll also oversee P-Card processing and daily payment approvals, and provide guidance and training to accounting staff while troubleshooting system issues. In addition, you'll assist with special projects, data analysis, and research that supports leadership and drives decision-making ensuring adherence to fiscal policies and procedures. Learning opportunities and on-the-job training will be provided.
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! , or
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Apply your knowledge of state and federal accounting principles and grant rules to support accurate and compliant financial operations.
• Review and approve expenditures in WOLFS, ensuring spending is accurate, timely and allowable.
• Train new and existing fiscal staff and coordinate the payment entry process performed by accountants.
• Serve as the post-audit lead, verifying that transactions meet budget rules and are backed by proper documentation.
• Reconcile records between WOLFS and the Client Management System (CMS) to ensure payments, obligations and codes are correct.
• Perform special requests, prepare reports, and complete assignments with direct accountability to the Quality Assurance Analyst.
• Oversee P-Card processing and daily payment approvals, assisting accountants as needed.
• Share your expertise by troubleshooting issues in WOLFS and CMS, and provide training to team members. Support leadership with special projects, research, and data analysis that drive decision-making.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of federal regulations related to grants/programs at the state and federal levels.
• Knowledge of the maintenance of accounts, including fund accounts, and in balancing the accounts to the different systems involved.
• Knowledge of computer-based applications, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Knowledge of general accounting and fiscal management principles.
• Knowledge of procedures for fiscal control and proper documentation.
• Skills in effective oral and written communication
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as an effective member of the Department's Fiscal team.
• Ability to make decisions using information from different sources.

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

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) 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

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Supplemental Information
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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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