State of South Carolina
Columbia or Richland County
Local Partnership Fiscal Analyst - 60027844
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- Location
- Columbia or Richland County
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $52,100 - $88,600/yr
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? South Carolina First Steps is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
A cover letter and resume are required by the agency to be considered for this position.
The Responsibilities of the Local Partnership Fiscal Analyst:
Under general supervision of the Local Partnership Fiscal Director, the Local Partnership Fiscal Analyst will serve as the primary liaison with local non-profit partnerships and SC First Steps (SCFS) staff. Assists partnership directors and staff with budget development, budget management, creation and interpretation of financial reports and analyses, cash flow management and other aspects of financial management. Monitors expenditures of state funds for adherence to budget and to fiscal and operating policies and procedures.
Requires knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting and financial reporting, banking, budgeting, cash flow management and other financial management. Requires proficiency in Excel and MS Word. Strongly prefer in-depth understanding of budgetary concepts, internal controls over procurement and accounts payable processes, and audit processes. Must be able to work independently, possess very strong interpersonal skills and communicate very effectively both verbally and in writing. This is an outward-facing role that requires excellent customer service skills. Prefer experience with Sage Intacct or other similar accounting systems preferred. Experience with non-profit or government accounting. Must be able to demonstrate and promote inclusive and cross-cultural competence.
- Primary liaison between selected local First Steps partnerships, the accounting firm processing their revenue and expenditure transactions, and SCFS staff regarding local partnership budget development, budget management, creation and interpretation of financial reports, analyses and reconciliations, cash flow management and other aspects of financial management. Generate accounting system reports to ensure accuracy of inputs and provide daily, customer-focused guidance to local partnership Executive Directors (EDs) regarding all the foregoing activities in the context of maintaining compliance with the terms of their funding grants. Also advise EDs regarding new and planned changes in policies, procedures and grant requirements. Ensure proper support from the accounting firm providing accounting, payroll and reporting services.
- Work in conjunction with the state office programmatic staff to review and approve the assigned First Steps local partnership budgets during the annual renewal process. Load budgets into accounting software and complete any necessary budget adjustments during the fiscal year.Serves as frontline support for local partnerships on Sage Intacct accounting system. Provides training and support to local partnership EDs and the accounting firm on the use of Sage Intacct, produce and review financial reports and local partnership revenues and expenditures. Conducts on-site visits to selected local partnerships, when practical, to establish and maintain rapport with local partnership staff to provide financial training and support.
- Monitor expenditures, auditing transactions as necessary, to ensure uses of funds adhere to budget and comply with established fiscal and operating policies and procedure.
- Produce monthly reports to monitor local partnership spending in relation to approved budgets. Ensure significant variances in revenue and expenditure versus budget are promptly and appropriately explained and initiate appropriate follow-up when they are not. Meet with supervisor at least quarterly to discuss trends, report findings, and corrective actions.
- Performs other assigned duties as required.
Position Duties
- A bachelor's degree in accounting or other related areas, such as auditing or finance. Requires at least three years of experience in preparing financial reports and in completing accounting and financial analyses and account reconciliations and documenting these activities in readily understandable fashion. At least one year of experience working in accounts payable and/or auditing is also preferred. Requires a customer-focused, service-oriented outlook.
- Position requires non-essential declaration.
- Must be able to work independently under general supervision.
- Ability to plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals.
Other Qualifications
SC First Steps 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.
SC First Steps offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, 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*
*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
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.
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.
Supplemental Questions
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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.
- Yes
- No
02
I understand that a resume or curriculum vitae, and a cover letter are required by the agency to be considered for this position. By selecting "yes" I am confirming that I have attached all of the required documents to this application.
- Yes
- No
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Do you at least possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or other related areas, such as auditing or finance?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you possess at least three years of experience in preparing financial reports and in completing accounting and financial analyses and account reconciliations and documenting these activities in readily understandable fashion?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you at least possess one year of experience working in accounts payable and/or auditing is also preferred?
- Yes
- No
06
Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.
07
Do you have the ability to have a customer-focused, service-oriented outlook?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have the ability to communicate effectively?
- Yes
- No
09
How did you hear about this position?
- SC State Jobs Website - jobs.sc.gov
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- A current employee
- A former employee
- Other (please specify below)
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If you answered "other" to the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency First Steps Address 636 Rosewood DriveColumbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone803-734-0479
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