Hiring: Senior Accountant / Fiscal Analyst / 61143636 Company: State of South Carolina Location: Columbia, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:33:24 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : SAP About the job Required Skills: •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. •Assists with coordination and completion of responses to auditor requests for information, and auditor questions about the information provided. Serves as regional/county level contact for all internal and external audit documentation requests. •Counsels county/regional staff on required approvals and documentation when needed. Reports recurrent non-compliance with policies and standards to the county director, regional director and assistant controller, as appropriate, for remedial action. •Monitors bank account balance to prevent any chance for bank overdrafts, and, with approval, submits requests for State office reimbursement or additional funding as appropriate. Reconciles bank account monthly, investigating potential errors and initiating correction via correspondence with bank or preparation of journal entries as appropriate. •Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: •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. •A Master's Degree or higher may be substituted for required work experience. •Solid functional working knowledge of GAAP & GASB standards, and experience with or ability to learn the State accounting system (SCEIS/SAP). Requires proficiency in financial statement analysis, reporting & reconciliation of GL accounts. •The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Compensation: •Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!