Repost Fiscal Technician I / 61013542

Job Responsibilities

Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply for this position.

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!

Job Duties:

• The Fiscal Technician I perform varied clerical accounting and bookkeeping duties which may include posting, updating, reconciling, routine auditing and preparing summary financial and statistical reports.
• Manages all accounting records for funds coming in the office and all funds appropriated by the county. Prepares and maintains all financial accounting records for the county operations and maintains balances of special program funds. Reviews all agency bills from local accounts for appropriate payment and generates appropriate payment to the appropriate vendors and forwards remittance to each vendor. Responsible for processing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Screens disbursements, expenditure and fund transfer requests for accuracy, legality and authorization. Posts transactions to various account. Provides support documentation for report preparation. Monitors account status to ensure timely transactions processing. Confers with external agency financial officials about procedures and records. Interprets accounting system policies. procedures and forms. Assists staff in implementing financial procedural changes, determining fund sources and ensuring fund availability. Reconciles all monthly Bank statements and monthly MR550 with payments made on FS/SNAP and AFDC.
• Completes all 1402's for purchases, maintenance contracts and leases. Reviews all agency bills from local accounts for appropriate payment and generates payments to the vendors and forwards remittance to each vendor. Coordinates the receipt, inventory, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Serves as backup for the assignment and maintenance of state-owned vehicles, FS/SNAP benefit replacements, taking applications to assist clients with utility, medication, clothing, food and burn out assistance when they are in need. Assists with receptionist duties as needed, operating switch board calls, scanning, sending and receiving fax, emails, regular and certified mail, making copies, and setting up files. Assist with compiling Human Services case files, pulling case records, maintaining database of case files created and location, maintaining record of files purged and forwarded to Columbia for archives, the pulling ans database for unfounded case files. Assist in the maintenance calls of copiers and printers for the county and duties as needed for Economic Services case control such as IVES, etc
• Posting payments for SNAP and AFDC claims to CHIP system, Information is accurately posted for claim payments in a timely manner, deposit slips are completed accurately.
• Ensures invoices match referrals and results before submission to state office level for processing.
• Maintain and keep current of your work time, annual leave, and sick leave on SCEIS.
• Performs other related duties as required - Red Cross Shelter Duty as needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Agency Requirements

A High School Diploma and one (1) year of clerical accounting or bookkeeping experience.

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 posses a valid driver's license. Must be able to operate a computer, typewriter, copier and fax machine. Must be physically able to operate a vehicle and lift case records and office equipment.

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, Vison, 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