Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst

Job Responsibilities

Join a dedicated team at the State Election Commission where your expertise in financial operations will make a significant impact. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and improving the lives of the people we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment that supports your professional growth and values your contributions.

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst to support our agency's financial operations under the limited supervision of the Director of Administration and Finance. This role is essential in maintaining the financial health and integrity of our agency.

Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting support for state appropriations, capital projects, and federal grants.

• Monitor budget and cash flow for general, other, and grant funds using the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS).

• Review Procurement Card (P-Card) statements for compliance and accurate accounting coding.

• Review accounts receivable, accounts payable, and journal transactions, including travel reimbursements, for compliance and proper documentation.

• Assist with updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Finance and Administration.

• Respond to audit requests for the agency.

• Perform various SCEIS tasks to ensure effective internal controls and accurate data.

• Assist with agency contract maintenance.

• Help complete various financial reports.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in accounting and financial management.

• Familiarity with SCEIS or similar financial systems.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to ensure compliance with accounting standards and procedures.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience using various budget, AP, AR and other SCEIS modules.

• Proficiency in office practices and procedures, financial statement analysis, and state and federal regulations and laws applicable to the area of employment.

Additional Comments

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina State Election Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Election Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid parental leave

• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)

• Retirement benefit choices *

• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)

• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.