Accountant / Fiscal Analyst / 61015641

Full Job Description

Job Duties:

The Accountant / Fiscal Analyst supports performs fiscal job duties related to revenue and accounts receivable ledger maintenance.

In accordance with South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS), performs accounting functions related to processing revenue transactions and assigning to appropriate agency/program funding classifications.

Serves as a first line reviewer for verifying vendor documents for issuance of a SCEIS vendor number are accurate.

Reviews all documentation submitted and determines if an approval or denial of the submitted documentation is necessary.

There is a high volume of documents to review as quickly and accurately as possible for vendors to be prepared for an interface by the IT staff for creating the vendor payments.

Responsible for processing all incoming mail, to include collecting mail from the mailroom, lobby drop box and Accounts Receivable hallway drop box.

Required to open, sort, and stamp mail received, posting incoming revenue on the official check log for tracking revenue.

Assists with researching incoming payments to assign proper coding on deposits and works with program staff as needed to properly identify incoming payments.

Assists with daily deposits through the on-line banking application.

Assists with Central Claims duties by handling client inquiries about their balances due for overpayment of SNAP and TANF benefits.

This includes establishing repayment agreements, requesting refunds, determining and posting needed corrections to DSS files, deferring collection action based on client bankruptcy filings, or referring clients to other resources.

Posts payments and maintains accurate client claims status in CHIP. Ensures personal identifying information is safeguarded.

• Assists Cashier with the daily Wells Fargo deposits and posting the incoming Revenue to SCEIS. Assists in the posting/clearing of Wire Transfers for Federal Grant funds. Assist in the research of Tyler Industries credit card payments for vendors needing refunds, processes refunds.

• Compiles the backup supporting documentation for the monthly direct bill invoices and provides to the cashier to process through SCEIS and mails invoices to customers. Assists with the monthly CHIP/SCEIS reconciliation and the posting of the monthly adjusting entries.

Assists in recording the agency's public assistance revenue activity and in the posting of SNAP and TANF deposits for 46 county offices.

Helps research monthly outstanding deposit notifications from the State Treasurer's Office and contacts the appropriate agency personnel for necessary identifying information as needed.

Performs daily check pull requests for the agency ensuring checks requested for special delivery to clients and the agency are submitted to the State Treasurer's Office for Federal Express Delivery.

Maintains spreadsheet for the check pull requests and distributes checks in accordance with the program requests.

• Assists with new vendor enrollments and coordinates maintenance of the SC Comptroller General's Vendor table.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A High School Diploma and four (4) years of financial experience.

An Associates Degree and two (2) years of financial experience.

A Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, government, management, or public administration; or a Bachelor's Degree in any field and one (1) year of financial experience.

Additional Information

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 be able to use standard office equipment to include personal computer, scanner, copier, and calculator. Must be experienced in Microsoft Office Suite, to include Outlook, Excel and WORD. Prefer proficiency in SCEIS. Requires minimal lifting not to exceed 25 pounds. At certain times of the year, must be able to handle a continuous, high volume of phone calls. Must have a valid driver's license.

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 exception 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