Finance Associate
State of South Carolina
Posted: April 3, 2026 (1 day ago)
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State of South Carolina
Adjutant General's Office
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$45,300 - $77,000
per year
Type
Temporary
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves managing daily financial tasks for the South Carolina National Guard's Facilities Management Office, such as handling purchase orders, processing invoices, and overseeing services like waste removal and property leases to keep operations running smoothly.
It requires working with budgeting tools, communicating with vendors and staff, and resolving payment issues efficiently.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with a background in finance or accounting who enjoys problem-solving in a government setting and can handle some travel.
The purpose of this job is to assist the Resource Management Section under the control of the CFMO with daily financial operations using SCEIS SRM and ECC, Excel and any other programs required to effectively and efficiently complete task.
Responsible for evaluating, monitoring, and completing requested financial task to assist the budget and finance section of the Facilities Management Office.
Specifically, oversees Refuse Services and Lease Management. Enters and maintains shopping carts, processes invoices and handles all questions and concerns in a timely manner.
Assist Project Management with Capital Project shopping cart entry. Attends all trainings to stay current with job role.
Manage the statewide Shopping Carts/Purchase Order for all refuse and lease services under FMO within the South Carolina National Guard. Serve as the POC for the statewide Shopping Carts/Purchase Order. Continuously communicates with armory managers, vendors and B&F/Procurement personnel to ensure the solid waste operations are on-going and efficient; and vendors are paid in a timely manner to not disrupt services. Review and process all lease and refuse invoices in timely manner. Make sure all procurement requests are allocated correctly according to the state and federal governments. Resolve all vendor, Procurement, or B&F issues when necessary to not disrupt services. Process payments quickly and efficiently. Provide technical assistance to CFMO staff to ensure efficiency in payments. Research purchase orders, invoice payment and check postings as necessary to resolve payment issues. All other fiscal duties as assigned. Performs additional duties with minimum errors and supervision.A high school diploma and professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.
A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses may be substituted for the required work experience. Knowledge of state budget and finance and procurement procedures with SCEIS experience.
Must complete driver safety course.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, and financial management. Knowledge of state government fiscal and accounting processes.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Knowledge of financial statement analysis. Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts.
Ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records, and reports. Ability to supervise subordinates. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Employee performs all tasks with limited amount of supervision from State and Federal Budget Analyst using best professional judgment.
Employee must attend all required meetings and trainings to stay current on job duties and functions. Overnight travel required periodically.
A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application. Only those applicants chosen for interview will be notified of job filled status.
Note: Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application shall provide an official copy of transcripts upon notification of selection for hire.
This serves as verification of credentials listed on the application.
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