Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst / 61015652

About the Department

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you. 

Job Duties:

• The Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst manages the South Carolina Childcare Voucher payment system staff in the processing of SC Voucher payments in accordance with federal and state program guidelines and accounting requirements. Ensures staff meet established compliance, timeliness and productivity standards. Traind, mentors, and assists staff as needed to facilitate learning, growth and development, and enable excellence in the execution of the program's work. May also serve as a backup to the Accounts Payable manager for selected job functions.

• Supervises the SC Childcare Voucher System staff who process childcare provider payments, and responds to provider inquiries, assisting when appropriate.

• Works with agency staff, childcare providers, and vendors to solve problems and provide and implement policy interpretations when questions arise. Updates policies and procedures as necessary.

• Processes Foster Care overpayment recoupments via SCEIS and ensures semi-monthly payment recoupment notices are mailed to the affected vendors.

• Coordinates the maintenance and enhancement of the SC Voucher System to ensure efficient and accurate processing of transactions.

• Assists the Accounts Payable Manager and/or AP Supervisor in reviewing and approving payments posted in Accounts Payable workflow and releases them in accordance with federal, state, and agency program guidelines and accounting requirements.

• Monitors selected State Comptroller General's Office (CGO) payment processing error files and works with CGO staff to resolve issues noted.

• Manages the enrollment and file update of providers receiving payments via direct deposit. Researches and resolves questions from providers regarding direct deposits. Works with the State Treasurer to remove providers from EFT file when appropriate.

• Generates and balances monthly childcare claims and payment reports and assists the Accounts Payable manager with year-end Accounts Payable reporting package as needed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Duties

A  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field and two (2) years of professional experience in a related area such as accounting business administration, finance, auditing or budgeting.  

Other Qualifications

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

DIVISION: Financial Services / Richland County

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Agency Information

EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Social Services Address 1535 Confederate Avenue Extension

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone803-898-7315 ext. 2