Richland County, South Carolina
Senior Accountant - 60027927
Job details
- Location
- Richland County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $53,142 - $90,372/yr
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- 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 Senior Accountant:
The Senior Accountant is an essential part of the agency's finance team, playing a key role in its accounting and reporting. Under the supervision of the Director of Finance, this role applies expertise in general accounting, South Carolina state government accounting, grants accounting and reporting, state government information systems, and Excel, to develop and complete accounting processes and analyses, account and grant reconciliations, and a wide variety of internal and external financial reports. Is centrally involved in fulfillment of auditor requests and with fiscal monitoring.
The Senior Account receives general supervision from the Director of Finance. The position is relied upon to identify efficient and effective approaches to gathering data and preparing clear, understandable reports in Excel. Applies knowledge of general, internal and state accounting requirements to organize overall accounting and reporting activities and to meet reporting requirements of other state agencies.
- Develop and complete routine and ad hoc general ledger account and payroll distribution analyses and reconciliations. Prepare and process correcting journal entries as needed. Complete monthly and quarterly accounting and closing checklists to ensure the maintenance of sound and consistent accounting and reporting practices.
- Provide requested financial reports to internal program management. Prepare/update monthly financial status and grant expenditure analyses and reports Assist in completing financial reports required by external funders. Prepare grant draw requests and contract billings based on reconciled costs.
- Complete or assist with completion of all routine and ad hoc internal and external financial reports not mentioned above, including, among others, monthly budget versus actual revenue and expenditure reports and all reports required periodically or annually by other state agencies.
- Assist with the coding of purchase requisitions accounts payable invoices and cash receipts and serve as a backup for processing cash receipts in the state accounting system. Approves accounts payable invoice postings and cash receipts postings in the state accounting system as needed.
- Assist with the fulfillment of information requests from external grant and financial statement auditors. May also assist in monitoring of compliance with established policies and procedures governing agreements with other affiliated entities.
- Help identify and implement needed improvements in accounting and reporting processes, including set-up of recurring report deliveries through BEX and Business Objects reporting systems.
- Serve as the backup for selected tasks performed by other finance staff, including the director of finance. Perform other tasks as requested.
Position Duties
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business, and at least three years of professional experience in accounting, reporting and/or auditing.
- High proficiency in Excel.
- The employee should possess knowledge of the principles, practices, and terminology of accounting, banking, and financial management.
- Knowledge of state government accounting and reporting processes is beneficial but not required.
- Proven ability to analyze complex accounting and financial data and complete general ledger analyses and account reconciliations.
- Proficiency at producing routine and ad hoc financial reports.
- Strong knowledge of standard internal controls, and experience in laws governing basic business operation.
- Knowledge of standard grant accounting practices, including experience with state and federal regulations and laws governing grant funding.
- Requires planning, organizing, and timely work.
- Requires excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with SCEIS, BEX and Business Objects accounting and reporting systems.
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 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
03
Do you at least possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business, and at least three years of professional experience in accounting, reporting and/or auditing?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have experience with SCEIS, BEX and Business Objects accounting and reporting systems?
- Yes
- No
05
Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.
06
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)
07
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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