Accounting/Fiscal Manager I / 61096709

Job Responsibilities

The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians. This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position.

• Manages the maintenance of the accounting system to include table maintenance and report modification, month end, quarter end and fiscal year end closing and the automated SAP/MMIS Interface.
• Manages enhancements and modifications to SAP as well as managing the coordination of the appropriate data processing activities.
• Ensures the processing of the automated weekly MMIS/SAP interface is completed accurately and timely.
• Serves as the Financial Systems Manager within the Bureau of the Controller.
• Completes the monthly reconciliation of the Agency's Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) to the Agency's accounting system (SAP) by budget unit code and grant.
• Analyzes the reconciling exceptions for recurring problems and notifies appropriate staff of these problems.
• Maintains records according to the records retention policy, ensuring staff retains and destroys records within policy guidelines while providing effective and timely oral and written communications to management, peers, staff and users.
• Manages and liaises with external audit staff on audit engagements, including, but not limited to the Single audit, Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP), Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and State and Federal Office of Inspector General.
• Coordinates with agency staff on the preparation of agency audit responses and corrective action plans.
• Presents to executive management agency response to audit findings and corrective action plans.
• Supports and enhances a reporting application built using SAP Business Objects tools.
• Develops and executes unit, system and user acceptance test plans.
• Develops new reports and dashboard requirements with finance, Human resources and Medicaid program subject matter-experts, as well as project team members and executives.
• Directs the quarterly cost allocation process utilizing Business Objects reports and SCEIS in accordance with the agency's approved cost allocation plan to identify any discrepancies.
• Reviews the journal entry to redistribute indirect cost with management.
• Clears any errors when completing the quarterly entry.
• Develops the agency's indirect rate to include all direct salaries for full-time equivalent and temporary grant positions.
• Directs the preparation of the agency's annual reporting packages as required by the Comptroller Generals Office (CGO).
• Coordinates with financial and program staff to ensure all reporting packages are completed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Responsible for the fixed asset module in SCEIS including the creation, maintenance and retirement of assets.
• Responsible for the development of the agency's cost allocation plan annually for any revisions.

Benefits

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered with prior State Human Resources approval.
• A master's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, economics or a directly related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible executive level leadership, management or quantitative method experience in a finance, accounting or budget-related area.
• A bachelor's degree and six (6) years of management experience in a finance, accounting or budget -related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Budgeting or finance experience in Medicaid and experience using SCEIS preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate practical application of the principles, practices and theories of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting or financial management.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies applicable to the area of budgeting, accounting, and/or finance.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial data and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of state governmental and Medicaid finance and budgeting principles.
• Ability to make and keep schedules.
• Ability to effectively delegate work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts.
• Ability to plan and implement a complex financial management system.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data and reports.
• Ability to interpret complicated federal and state statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to applicable programs.

Additional Comments

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. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail. The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 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. 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. 01 The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Please, thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of your application and the Supplemental Questions. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application being rejected. Any misrepresentation or omissions will result in your disqualification from employment and/or termination. You may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with the above. YesNo 02 Please indicate your expected salary, if offered this position. 03 Do you have a bachelor's degree or above in accounting, finance, business or related field? YesNo 04 Do you have professional experience directly related, such as accounting, auditing, finance or banking? YesNo 05 Do you wish to claim Veteran Preference? If yes, you must submit a copy of your DD214 Form with your job application in order to qualify and claim this preference. YesNo 06 How did you hear about this career opportunity? Required Question