Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst

State of South Carolina•Richland County, SC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst plays a key role in our Accounts Payable Section and is responsible for performing professional accounting duties requiring technical expertise, analytical skills, and specialized financial knowledge. Working under limited supervision, you will audit and process a variety of invoices and travel claims, ensuring compliance with state and agency regulations. You will process payments in relation to SCDES and SCEIS procedures and maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable disbursement rules and regulations. This role is also responsible for timely payment research and resolution, as well as division processing and administrative functions. In this position, you will support the Agency’s mission by maintaining strong financial practices and contributing to efficient and reliable operations.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and two (2) years professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking; OR An associate's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and four (4) years professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking may be considered.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Experience with SCEIS or a similar online Accounts Payable system used to process invoices and travel-related documents.
Ability to monitor, process, and troubleshoot a high volume of work efficiently, timely, and accurately.
Ability to learn and follow State procedural policies; knowledge of or familiarity with state travel guidelines, as well as state government fiscal and accounting practices.
Strong organizational skills, dependability, and the ability to work independently with sound judgment.
Experience with Microsoft Word and/or Excel.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Driven to take initiative and follow through on procedures for timely completion and agency compliance.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, vendors, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Prior Accounts Payable experience.
Experience with State SCEIS (not SCEIS Central) for processing invoices and travel claims.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and process disbursement invoices within required timeframes, applying Agency rules, State procurement code policies, and SCEIS/STARS requirements.
Collaborate with program areas to verify funding, receipt invoices, and resolve problems as needed to ensure accurate and timely processing of payments.
Assist internal and external customers by responding to inquiries regarding payment status.
Support program staff in interpreting and implementing procedural changes.
Manage vendor, program area, and Comptroller General error calls.
Coordinate prompt and accurate payment of all incoming invoices and account problem resolution.
Serve as the agency's Accounts Payable liaison for assigned large vendors.
Responsible for reviewing monthly vendor reports for outstanding items and working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve concerns.
Offer customers suggestions and recommendations to ensure agency compliance.
Perform assigned or shared administrative Accounts Payable duties, including but not limited to researching and distributing AP mail; submitting void, reprint, or pull vendor check requests to STO; researching vendor checks returned by USPS; reviewing the SCEIS parked document list weekly; and contacting vendors to resolve remit-to name and address mismatches.
Perform other related duties as assigned and required by Finance & Operations management.

Benefits

Job Stability & Purposeful Work
Great Benefits: Including paid holidays, 30 total days of leave per year, insurance options for you and your family, and retirement benefit choices.
Career Growth : Grow professionally with ongoing training and skill-building opportunities.
Work-Life Balance : A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job .
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)