Accounting/Fiscal Manager I - 60019140
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Richland, SC 29675
Description:
Salary: $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 173855
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Office of Administrative Services
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
Closing Date: 3/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AN09
Position Number:: 60019140
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $56,210.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $90,000.00
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I
The Department of Administration's Office of Administrative Services is seeking an Accounting/Fiscal Manager I to join our team. This position provides accounting and finance support in a timely manner to team members, management, and clients to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, provisos, agreements, and agency specific policies and procedures. Additionally, they identify and implement efficiencies to ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records and financial reports by monitoring ledger activity, processing adjusting entries, and providing technical assistance in a centralized location for our internal and external clients. They research complex financial matters on behalf of our internal and external clients to provide them with information for strategic decision-making purposes. They also help to complete year-end financial reporting packages for our clients both internal and external. They will also serve the Asset Finance Team by processing asset creations and retirements, researching topics, and other duties as needed.
Responsibilities of the Accounting/Fiscal Manager I:
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field and at least two years of governmental finance experience as a professional level accountant, auditor, financial manager, or a related position. Extensive knowledge of the State's fiscal policies and procedures and accounting system.
Additional Requirements:
Additional Comments
The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field and at least two (2) years of governmental finance experience as a professional level accountant, auditor, financial manager, or a related position?
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Do you possess extensive knowledge of the State's fiscal policies and procedures and accounting system?
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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 173855
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Office of Administrative Services
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
Closing Date: 3/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AN09
Position Number:: 60019140
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $56,210.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $90,000.00
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I
The Department of Administration's Office of Administrative Services is seeking an Accounting/Fiscal Manager I to join our team. This position provides accounting and finance support in a timely manner to team members, management, and clients to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, provisos, agreements, and agency specific policies and procedures. Additionally, they identify and implement efficiencies to ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records and financial reports by monitoring ledger activity, processing adjusting entries, and providing technical assistance in a centralized location for our internal and external clients. They research complex financial matters on behalf of our internal and external clients to provide them with information for strategic decision-making purposes. They also help to complete year-end financial reporting packages for our clients both internal and external. They will also serve the Asset Finance Team by processing asset creations and retirements, researching topics, and other duties as needed.
Responsibilities of the Accounting/Fiscal Manager I:
- Assist clients with their Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP) and audit engagements by providing technical support and research assistance. Prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and year-end reporting packages as needed. Provide guidance to clients needing to implement corrective actions to resolve findings.
- Assist with the performance and monitoring of metrics to ensure the department is meeting goals and standards.
- Prepare and process requested journal entries and cash transfers for our internal and external clients.
- Assist with special projects that include, but are not limited to, agency mergers and separations, review of agency policies and procedures, and provide recommendations to management to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, provisos, and agreements and/or to implement efficiencies based on the employee's analyzation of agency specific financial and grant activities.
- Assist with the preparation of amortization schedules for leases covered by GASB 87 (Leases) and GASB 96 (Subscription Based information Technology Arrangements - SISTA).
- Research financial matters covering a diverse set of topics to provide guidance and expertise to management, team members, and clients for key decision-making purposes. Topics include, but are not limited to, general ledger transactions, assets, accounting best practices, history of laws and provisos, and grants accounting and compliance. Prepare and analyze financial reports to aid personnel in the decision-making process. Monitor the general ledger activity as well other financial activity of internal and external clients to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, provisos, and agreements and to ensure the general ledger is complete and accurate.
- Perform other duties as needed based on the needs of team members, our clients, and management.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field and at least two years of governmental finance experience as a professional level accountant, auditor, financial manager, or a related position. Extensive knowledge of the State's fiscal policies and procedures and accounting system.
Additional Requirements:
- Must have knowledge of accounting, auditing, budgeting, and/or financial management principles, practices, and theories.
- Must be proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel, and SAP systems particularly the South Carolina Enterprise Information System.
- Must have the ability to research complex financial matters and analyze financial data to prepare reports and provide team members, management, and clients with information for decision making purposes.
- The individual is expected to have strong communication and customer services skills to effectively communicate with team members, management, and clients in a clear and concise manner.
Additional Comments
The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- 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 S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan SCRS
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field and at least two (2) years of governmental finance experience as a professional level accountant, auditor, financial manager, or a related position?
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Do you possess extensive knowledge of the State's fiscal policies and procedures and accounting system?
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