Job details

Location: Richland County, South Carolina
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $65,000 - $68,000/yr
Posted: today
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

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 operates under limited supervision and is responsible for professional accounting work involving state and federal financial reporting, fiscal analysis, and agency funds management. The role supports the oversight and monitoring of a federal budget of approximately 950 million, which included 40 federal grants. The Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst provides financial analysis, ensures compliance with grant requirements, and supports county and regional offices with finance-related matters.

In this role, the Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst prepares federal, state, and internal financial reports related to grants and ensures all reporting aligns with required guidelines and timelines. The position involves gathering, analyzing, manipulating, and presenting financial data for both routine and ad hoc reporting needs. Daily responsibilities include participating in agency cash management activities, monitoring federal and other fund balances, managing federal grant awards, and reconciling activity to the agency’s general ledger.

The Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst reconciles grant-related accounts, identifies inconsistencies, and makes appropriate adjustments to maintain accurate financial records. This position also monitors grant budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with federal regulations, working closely with program managers and other stakeholders to provide financial guidance. Coordination with HR and Payroll is required to maintain up to date grant funding streams for agency employees.

Additional duties include performing quality assurance reviews by serving as the second approver for the Random Moment in Time Study (RMTS) subsample and following up with participants to finalize responses. The Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst serves as backup for the quarterly cost allocation process, ensuring accuracy of cost allocation workbooks and related journal entries. The role also assists county and regional offices by helping monitor and reconcile expenditures and resolve discrepancies.

The position supports the preparation of the Schedule of Federal Financial Assistance and other required audit schedules and documentation for annual state and federal audits. The Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst maintains internal controls and procedures that support compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations and is responsible for developing and maintaining a database of grant financial documentation to ensure reliable historical tracking and compliance.

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.

A Master's Degree in accounting, business, or related field or higher may be substituted for the required work experience.

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

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.

Supplemental Questions

01

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.

02

I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.

Yes
No

03

I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available position(s) and in the event I am offered a position with the SC Department of Social Services, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript within two (2) weeks of employment.

Yes
No

04

If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?

Yes
No

05

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?

06

How did you hear about this job opportunity?

HR Recruiter
DSS Employee
DSS Internship
Careers Website
Indeed
LinkedIn
SCWORKS
College/University Job Portal
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
Radio/TV/Billboard
Other

07

If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.

08

Have you completed an internship with the SC Department of Social Services?

Yes
No

09

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

High School Diploma or GED
Associate Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Doctorate
None of the above

10

Please provide your major(s) for any completed degree(s). If you do not have a degree, enter N/A

11

Do you have at least two (2) years of professional experience in a related area such as accounting business administration, finance, auditing or budgeting?

Yes
No

12

What is your proficiency level with Microsoft Excel?

No experience
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

13

Describe in detail your experience with advanced Excel functions. If you do not have Excel experience enter N/A.

Required Question

Agency Information

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

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

About State of South Carolina

State of South Carolina

Richland County, South Carolina

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