Senior Accountant - State Office

Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly fiscal responsibilities:
  • Prepare and submit contract billings to Accounts Receivable as defined by agreements with other agencies.
  • Monitor the General Ledger in accordance with the Comptroller General's Monthly Checklist and grant regulations.
  • Correct any funding errors identified during the monthly review.
• Assist with monitoring grant activity by updating monthly reports, including match and program income.
• Prepare monthly reports required for RSA-911 reporting.
• Perform quarterly Cost Allocation Plan analysis:
  • Determine and prepare journal entries to allocate costs per quarterly analysis.
  • Review the annual administrative salary funding split for Federal and State.
• Assist in reviewing the Cost Allocation Plan annually and propose changes as needed.
• Prepare allocation of annual insurance expenditures and quarterly worker's compensation expenditures.
• Prepare and request draws for Basic Support Grants after supervisor approval.
• Prepare documentation for quarterly RSA reporting for Basic Support Grants and submit to supervisor for review.
• Prepare and submit assigned year-end closing package by required deadlines, including supporting documentation.
• Serve as backup for other essential finance functions as needed.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Experience in government accounting.
• SCEIS knowledge preferred.
• Grant knowledge preferred.
• If invited to interview, obtain your official 10-year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you.
• Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, auditing, budgeting, and financial management.
• Knowledge of state government fiscal and accounting practices and financial statement analysis.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records, and reports.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.