Accountant/Fiscal Analyst-60007258

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Administration's (Admin) Office of Administrative Services (OAS) is seeking an Accounting/Fiscal Analyst to join our team. OAS delivers key administrative and financial support to Admin and other state agencies. The Finance Office oversees general ledger, accounts payable, revenues, grants, and master data, ensuring compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and state reporting standards. This role is ideal for an analytical professional who is detail-oriented and thrives on driving process improvements, with an understanding of Accounts Payables and knowledge of the State's fiscal policies and procedures. This position will provide support and assistance to our Accounts Payable Team. In this role, you will process payables from Shared Services agencies accurately and timely for payment with the appropriate supporting documentation and authorization. Ensure agency procedures are followed, and accurate and timely payments are made with internal and external customers being served as needed. Assist with the financial activity of the Assets section of Admin Finance. Coordinate year-end inventory for Admin and supported agencies. The individual receives limited daily supervision and is required to exercise sound judgement and initiative. This position is onsite in Columbia, SC.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and one (1) year of professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance or government finance experience.
• Knowledge of the State's fiscal policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and data processing procedures.
• Must have good customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of the State's fiscal policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with internal and external resources.
• Individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively handle requests and complaints when communicating with internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's or associate degree in a related field may be substituted for the required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices for payment in accordance with departmental procedures, state guidelines, laws, and regulations with a high-level of accuracy and minimal errors.
• Manage the department inbox by reviewing all inbound emails and route them in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Ensure all invoices are scanned and documented into the accounting system for processing.
• Monitor the accounting records of an assigned group of customers to ensure all reoccurring payments are processed timely and accurately each month.
• Review general ledger records on an ongoing basis to identify variances that may require further research.
• Coordinate with the customer and/or vendor to reconcile and resolve past due balances.
• Identify purchase orders that are not properly coded and assist in making the necessary corrections to ensure accurate and compliant processing.
• Research and resolve issues with scanned invoices that cannot be processed, coordinating with customers, vendors, Procurement, Budget, and management as needed to process the invoice in a timely manner.
• Process assigned Inter Departmental Transfers (IDTs) within three days of receiving the assignment.
• Serve as back-up by assisting other teams within our division with transactional processing of payables, billings, adjusting entries, deposits within the accounting system on an as needed basis.
• Assist with the preparation of annual, quarterly, and monthly reports on an as needed basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED