Accountant/Fiscal Analyst

Full Job Description

About SLED The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina.

With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice.

Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels.

From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.

We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.

Learn more about why you should join our team at www.sled.sc.gov



General Responsibility
Serve as an Accountant/Fiscal Analyst in the State Law Enforcement Division's (SLED) Finance Office. Perform accounting duties, particularly accounts payable which includes auditing account information, processing vendor invoices, IDTs, travel, and other related documents through the SCEIS system daily.

Specific Duties

Perform all aspects of the accounts payable function and process invoices for payment in compliance with all SLED and Comptroller General (CG) policies and procedures.

Invoices should be scanned into SCEIS when received and processed for payment once all approvals are received or a goods receipt is completed in SCEIS by appropriate staff.

Process and audit Journal Entries, IDTs, Training Registration, Travel Claims, Cash Advances, Refunds of CWPs, Rental Agreements, and distribute seized funds according to Court Orders.

Audit general ledger accounts, cost centers, functional areas, fund reservations, purchase orders, change orders, internal orders, and process overtime and grant distributions to town, city, county, local sheriff's offices, and state agencies.

Research and resolve any invoice discrepancies or vendor issues. Work with vendors to enroll in direct deposit. Ensure invoices are received and loaded into SCEIS within three days of receipt.

Communicate with internal and external customers in a clear, concise, and respectful manner. Resolve vendor and employee account issues. Create and run reports using SCEIS, Microsoft Suite applications, and Adobe functions. Perform other related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field OR a high school diploma and relevant experience in accounting, auditing, or finance.
• Must be knowledgeable of the principles of accounting and auditing.
• Must possess strong computer skills and experience with all Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Must have the ability to complete work and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, records, and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Must be detail oriented.

Additional Information

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) 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.

SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions 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
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.

Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.