Accounts Payable Fiscal Analyst (Accountant/Fiscal Analyst - 61006112)

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SC DPH) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounts Payable Fiscal Analyst to support accurate, compliant, and timely accounts payable operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial transactions, serving as a primary liaison between program staff, vendors, and financial oversight partners. The Fiscal Analyst helps maintain strong stewardship of public funds by applying state fiscal policies, identifying and resolving payment issues, and supporting efficient financial workflows across the agency.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and three (3) years administrative or financial experience.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Accounts Payable and State SCEIS (not SCEIS Central) experience or similar system to process invoices and travel claims.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and process a variety of disbursement invoices within a five-day turnaround.
• Apply knowledge of agency rules, SC Department of Administration and Comptroller General policies, State Procurement Code, and South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) requirements.
• Communicate with program areas for correct funding information, invoice receipting, and issue resolution to ensure timely, accurate payment processing.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries—both written and oral—regarding payment status.
• Assist program staff in interpreting fiscal procedural updates.
• Address Comptroller General error calls and resolve vendor or program area concerns.
• Serve as the agency’s dedicated Accounts Payable contact for one or more major vendors.
• Ensure prompt, accurate payment of all incoming invoices and resolve account discrepancies.
• Review monthly vendor reports for outstanding payments and coordinate necessary follow-up.
• Provide primary or backup support on shared AP administrative duties.
• Research and distribute daily AP mail.
• Submit void, reprint, or pull check requests to the State Treasurer’s Office.
• Research vendor checks returned by USPS.
• Review weekly SCEIS parked document lists.
• Contact vendors to resolve remit-to name and address mismatches.
• Assist AP teammates with troubleshooting and processing as needed across the unit.
• Perform additional related financial duties as required by Finance & Operations management.

Benefits

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 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