About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client (state workforce agency) is hiring an entry-level Accounts Payable / Fiscal Specialist to join their fiscal team in Cheyenne, WY. This full-time position supports day-to-day accounting operations, vendor setup, payment processing, and basic fiscal reporting. This role is ideal for someone beginning a career in accounting, public finance, or fiscal operations.

• Location: Cheyenne, WY
• Employment type: Full time
• Pay: $27.39 per hour

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Essential Functions

• Assist with entering and reviewing payment information to ensure documents are complete and accurate.
• Verify data entered into financial systems and follow up on missing documentation.
• Support processing of payment documents in the Wyoming Online Financial System (WOLFS) and perform basic pre-approval reviews.
• Review and process authorizations in case management systems to support vendor and client payments.
• Create and maintain vendor records by collecting required information and preparing submission documentation.
• Support the Fiscal Manager and team with projects, data requests, spreadsheets, and basic research.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Preferred traits and skills:

• Maintain a positive, professional attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication; works well on a team.

Knowledge & technical skills:

• Basic understanding of financial calculations and accounting concepts.
• Familiarity with internal control practices.
• Working knowledge of Excel.
• Comfortable with computerized accounting systems.
• Able to review and interpret financial information.
• Problem-solver, self-motivated, and able to work independently when needed.

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance) OR
• Experience: 0–1 year of progressive finance-related work or
• Education & Experience Substitution: 3–4 years of progressive finance-related work at an Accounting Technician level.
• Certificates/Licenses: None required.

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Benefits & Total Compensation

Working for Confidential Client includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement plans (Pension and 457B)
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful public-service work and professional development opportunities

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Necessary Special Requirements & Notes

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Position requires successful completion of a background check as a condition of hire.
• Confidential Client uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for newly hired employees.
• Former employees rehired within 31 days may have pay/leave reimbursement obligations as described by policy.
• Veteran preference documentation must accompany applications where applicable.

Human Resources Contact: kelly.gayer@wyo.gov

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Supplemental Information

• Department: 053 — Department of Workforce Services — Office of the Director — Fiscal
• This position provides hands-on experience with government financial processes and training for long-term career growth.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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