Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00483PO24 Job Family Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis Job Function Fiscal Analysis USC Market Title Accountant/Fiscal Analyst Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132925 Job Level P0 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Carolina Card Office State Pay Band 5 Approved Starting Salary $41,258 Advertised Salary Range 41,258

• 51,572 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

USC standard business hours are Monday

• Friday, 8:30 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Fiscal Accounting

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The CarolinaCard office is seeking an Accountant to join its fiscal team and forward moving office. This position will provide administrative, accounts payable and billing services along with other accounting duties for responsible departments within DAF Business Affairs and CarolinaCard offices.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and two (2) years professional accounting experience.Experience with Banner, PeopleSoft and CBORD strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, and financial management, as well as knowledge of office practices, and procedures. Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts, analyze and interpret related data. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and with written documents. Must have strong computer skills, to include using EXCEL, ACCESS, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat and Visio.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Assists as needed to cover front office operations, including interacting with customers, answering phones and performing transactions.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Processes all billing and accounts payable for responsible areas/department within Business Affairs (CarolinaCard Office, Postal & Passport Services, Dining Services, Catering, Bookstore, Vending, ATMs and Event Management); process PO's, TA's, GL and Banner Mass Uploads; and works in conjunction with the Bursar's Office in managing student accounts in Banner.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Responds to internal and external requests for information and data; prepares a multitude of scheduled and ad hoc reports of financial analyses using standard or specialized report formats (as needed); maintains familiarity with and responds to prospective and actual changes in University-wide accounting standards and practices.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Prepares and reviews estimates of revenues and expenditures for the department(s); and continually monitors expenditures and revenues to ensure budget compliance and achievement of goals.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Assists with other duties, as needed.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Maintains methods of procedures for processing, depositing, recording and reconciling all (approximately $10M annually) financial transactions related to the responsible areas/offices within Business Affairs using accounting forms as needed; identifies and documents problems; assists in the development and implementation of resolutions to problems; monitors Meal Plan and Carolina Ca$h receivables; and manages meal plans for the Columbia campus, to include resolving any Meal Plan or Carolina Ca$h discrepancies and refunds.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/01/2024 Job Open Date 06/14/2024 Job Close Date 07/28/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 28, 2024.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance

• Retirement Programs

• Paid Tuition

• Dependent Scholarships

• Annual Leave

• Sick Leave

• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Professional Development Opportunities

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Bachelor's degree and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents