Senior Grant Financial Manager 2024-01187

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) and play a vital role in facilitating employment and training services for the citizens of Wyoming. As a Senior Grant Financial Manager, you will contribute to the mission of DWS by ensuring the effective allocation and utilization of grant funds to support workforce development initiatives.

Joining DWS comes with a range of valuable benefits, including competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, a generous pension, job security, and a supportive work environment.

Human Resource Contact: kelly.gayer@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.

• Serve as the primary contact for evaluation, research, and problem resolution related to grant management.

• Monitor, input, review, and approve fiscal data in the state's accounting system (WOLFS).

• Prepare ad hoc fiscal reports from data stored in WOLFS.

• Develop and adjust associated budgets and coordinate budgeted funds for employment and training programs.

• Coordinate grant activities and monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with funding requirements.

• Develop, install, and implement accounting systems, records, methods, and procedures to address changes in grant requirements.

• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and perform annual year-end closing.

• Oversee all purchasing, accounts payable, inventory, fixed asset, vehicle management, contract, grants, accounts receivable, and federal funds for Workers' Compensation.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as they pertain to government accounting systems.

• Knowledge of government management principles, including budget development, purchasing, and administrative policies.

• Familiarity with fiscal auditing methods and techniques.

• Proficiency in interpreting complex grant funding requirements, submissions, and budget projections.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Organizational and planning skills, with efficient time and work management abilities.

• Ability to interpret State and Federal laws and regulations regarding budget administration.

• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze information and formulate conclusions.

• Proficiency in using financial management software, including word processing, Excel

spreadsheets, and databases.

• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and train new employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Accounting Analyst

OR

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Minimal travel necessary, 0-2 days per year

NOTES:

• FLSA: 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 E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

• Former State of Wyoming employees, who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment, will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation.

• Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

• For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentationmust accompany your application.

Supplemental Information

053-Department of Workforce Services - Fiscal

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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.