REPOST Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst

Job Opportunities With South Carolina Department Of Social Services

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 performs professional accounting duties related to state and federal financial reporting, fiscal analysis, and agency funds management. Assists in the reporting and funds management of a federal budget of approximately $410 million, including 32 federal grants of which seven (7) are considered major under the Single Audit Act. Performs other accounting, analysis, and reporting work, and assists county and regional management in finance-related matters.
• Prepares federal, state and internal financial reports relating to grants, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and timelines. Gathers, analyzes, manipulates and reports financial data as required for internal and external reports including ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Participates in agency cash management activities to include daily monitoring and maintenance of federal and other funds cash balances, management of federal grant awards, and reconciliation to agency general ledger.
• Reconciles grant-related accounts, identifying discrepancies, and making necessary adjustments to maintain accurate financial records.
• Monitors grant budgets, and expenditures to ensure funds are utilized in accordance with federal regulations. Collaborates with program managers and other stakeholders to provide financial expertise and guidance. Works with HR/Payroll to keep grant funding streams current for agency employees.
• Performs quality assurance as a second approver by reviewing the 10% RMTS subsample and determines the validity of each response. Follow up with participants as needed to finalize responses.
• Serves as back up for the quarterly cost allocation process, ensuring cost allocation workbooks are accurate and cost allocation journal entry is completed accurately.
• Assists county and regional offices in monitoring and reconciling expenditures, identifying discrepancies, and making necessary adjustments ensuring accurate financial records.
• Assists with the preparation of the Schedule of Federal Financial Assistance and other audit schedules, documentation, and support for annual state and/or federal audits, specifically related to grants.
• Maintains internal controls and procedures for grant accounting to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable laws and regulations. Develops and maintains a database of grant financial documentation for historical reference and compliance purposes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

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.

Additional Comments:

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