ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - GRANTS

Salary : $48,198.85 - $53,018.74 Annually
Location : 201 Johnston Street, St. George, SC 29477, SC
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 02397
Department: BUSINESS SERVICES
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 5:00 PM Eastern


Description


This position is located in St. George, SC.
Applications will be reviewed weekly.

A skills assessment may be administered as part of the interview process .

APPLICANTS WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPY TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
The purpose of the class is to oversee general ledger accounting items for the County within the Business Services Department; assist with coordinating and administering grant programs and activities of the County under the guidance of the Grants & Special Projects Coordinator, acting as active backup when applicable; cross-train on GL and Accounts Payable duties; and to prepare spreadsheets and work papers for auditors.

Duties


Performs a variety of accounting duties in the monitoring and administration of grant funds, including but not limited to tracking and projecting revenues and expenditures; collecting/depositing/auditing monies received; reconciling grant and program financial statements to the County's financial records; calculating and executing fund transfers; preparing and tracking complex or extensive billings; verifying invoices; preparing requisitions for expenditures, payment, reimbursement; filing, etc.


Maintains and documents internal accounting controls as required to ensure appropriate use of grant funds.


Prepares periodic and special financial reports as required by granting agencies, the County and other agencies.


Processes accounts payables/accounts receivables for assigned accounts; communicates with vendors and County personnel/officials regarding invoices; resolves discrepancies and expedites the accounts payable process as necessary; generates accounts payable checks; and processes voided checks.


Supports month-end and year-end in closing process.


Crosstrain with the GL Accounting Specialist on GL functions, such as Cash Receipt posting, Journal entry posting, and financial closing periods.


Coordinates with and assists external auditors in conducting independent audits.


Processes vouchers, purchase orders, field purchase orders; verifies vendors, account numbers, amount, and whether pre-paid; and works with purchasing and department to correct any errors.


Assists departments and outside vendors with invoice numbers, account numbers, checks and/or questions.


Attends training, meetings, workshops, etc., as required, to enhance job knowledge and skills.


Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Associate degree in accounting or bookkeeping with emphasis in bookkeeping, accounting or a closely related field.


Requires at least four (4) years of experience in an accounting-related function.

Additional Requirements

Special Qualifications:

None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment.
Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the "core" work hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hour each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested.
E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.
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Benefits for County Employees
County Employees may be eligible for a variety of State benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to generous annual and sick leave policies, to a solid and secure retirement system.
Healthcare Benefits
(Full-time employees)

Dorchester County is a part of the State Benefits Program. The State program offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program, along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. South Carolina has long been committed to providing its employees the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. We've maintained that commitment, too, even in the face of healthcare costs that continue to soar. You may refer to the link for more information.
Retirement Benefits

In addition to our health and dental insurance programs, all county employees are a part of the South Carolina Retirement System. These programs are designed to help provide county employees secure retirement alternatives that will best meet their needs. You may refer to the link for more information.
Workplace Benefits
In addition, county employees may be eligible for other benefits, such as holidays, annual leave, and sick leave.
Note: The above benefits are available to most county 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 based on the benefits associated with each position. For these positions, please contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available for the particular position.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers or copy and paste the same answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of an Associate Degree?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide your major and any course work in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance or related studies.
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Do you have at least four (4) years of experience in an accounting or closely related function?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience using Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Teams, or other financial/accounting software.
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Please briefly describe your accounting, bookkeeping, financial, or office support experience, including any experience with grants, project accounting, reconciliations, spreadsheets, journal entries, customer service, or handling detailed records.
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Do you have experience in any of the following areas? (List the number that corresponds with skill below in which you have experience.)1-Governmental accounting2-Project accounting3-Grant support4-Accounts payable5-Accounts receivable6-General ledger/journal entries7-Reconciliations8- Financial reporting9 None of the above
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How would you rate your proficiency in the following software? List software followed by level of proficiency. Indicate (B) = Beginner; (I) = Intermediate; (A) = Advanced. For example: Excel -I; Word-A; Outlook-A; Teams-I; Payroll software-A.Software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Adobe Acrobat/PDF Microsoft Teams
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This position is in St. George, SC. Are you willing and able to work at this location?

• Yes
• No

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This position involves working with detailed financial records, documentation requirements, deadlines, and established procedures. Please describe any experience you have working in an environment where accuracy, confidentiality, compliance, or detailed recordkeeping were important.
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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. Also, indicate timeframe of unemployment under work history.
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What is the minimum salary you are willing to accept?
Required Question