Financial Analyst

Full Job Description

Are you a finance professional searching for a career through which you can make a meaningful difference? Do you want great benefits and work-life balance? Look no further!

The SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) is actively seeking an Accountant/Fiscal Analyst.About UsSC Housing is transforming the housing industry in our state through cutting-edge programs and competitive, market-based financial products that make homeownership affordable and quality rental housing possible for many.

Our staff is excited about creating solutions that make a difference in the lives of others.

Since 1971, SC Housing has been the state's primary source of funding for affordable multi-family housing development.

We help to ensure that citizens have a supply of attractive and efficient rental units, providing stable, safe housing for those who are either not ready for, or choose not to own, their own home.What will you do?In this role, you will have primary responsibility for all aspects of processing the accounts payable and certain accounting functions of SC Housing and will be required to exercise good judgment and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as an important part of the reporting functions of the department and agency including unaudited quarterly statements, annual audited statements, and HCV reporting.

• Assisting with account reconciliations and analyzing various accounts.
• Processing all accounts payable items of SC Housing including employee travel vouchers, shopping carts, state agency interdepartmental transfers, contingent vouchers payable, and special (urgent) requests.
• Prioritizing critical items and make appropriate processing decisions.
• Interacting courteously, timely, and effectively with vendors and employees.
• Ensuring proper coding and allocation of accounts payable documents, shopping card requests, and purchase orders.
• Establishing a good working relationship with procurement who can assist in resolving budget, shopping carts, and purchase order issues.
• Resolving budget errors received in SCEIS by working with and re-processing the invoice in SCEIS.
• Monitoring administrative funding levels, computing and calculating fund transfers as necessary.
• Processing Housing Assistance Payments (including Housing Choice Voucher, Mainstream, and Emergency Housing Voucher programs) payments from electronic payment data generated and transmitted by the Rental Assistance division.
• Coordinating the correct coding of manually submitted and transmitted vouchers
• Acting as a liaison between the Rental Assistance division and the State Treasurer's Office to issue stop payments and replace lost checks when requested.
• Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, generate the HAP Funding Transfer monthly entry and prepare the HAP VMS Report monthly. Also, complete the annual HAP HUD Admin Fee Recalculation.
• Serve as backup for processing draws for Contract Administration, National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), and State Housing Trust Fund (SHTF) programs.
• Serving as backup for processing non-STO accounts payable processing (First Citizens and manual Wells Fargo checks/wires).
• Assist in the management and reconciliation of fixed assets accounting.
• Assist in the preparation of the agency's annual operating budget.
• Analyze spending trends and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and accruals.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and process time sensitive materials in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly MS Excel.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or a related field and two (2) years of full-time experience in accounts payable, reconciliations, and/or bookkeeping.

* Candidates must specifically meet the Agency Minimum Requirements or an equivalent combination of education and experience to be considered for this position.

Additional Requirements:
Must be able to lift and carry files, books, and reports weighing up to 20 lbs. Must be able to perform filing, desk work, and operate general office equipment. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged or intermittent periods of time while sharing, gathering, or presenting information to other staff members or external parties. The employee must be able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations. SC Housing is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth (or related medical conditions), age, or disability.

Qualifications

• Capable of prioritizing critical items and make appropriate processing decisions.

• Capable of acting as liaison between the organization and external state government entities in the execution of payments, reconciliations and other general ledger activity.

• Knowledge of SCEIS accounts payable and procurement interaction.

• Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping principles and practices.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products to include advanced level understanding of Excel and Word. Experience with higher level Excel techniques like Pivot Tables and Vlookups.

Additional Information

What makes us Different?We are a state governmental agency but one unlike you’ve encountered before. We operate much more like a private sector business.

We are a completely self-sustaining operation that offers rental and homeownership products and services and we face many of the same regulatory, market, and financial hurdles of private sector financial institutions.

Our clear advantage to employees is that we offer challenging, and meaningful work but with an appropriate work-life balance as well as excellent state government benefits.

Now we’re looking to reinforce our team with a person who is enthusiastic, motivated and eager to work with us.

Our Benefits Package:The South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority offers an exceptionalbenefits package that includes:

• Telecommuting options
• Accrued Paid Time Off (15 days annual/vacation leave per year and 15 days sick leave per year)
• 13 paid holidays
• PEBA Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
• PEBA Perks
• Free Telehealth Visits for State Health Plan members
• Free Health Coaching for State Health Plan members
• State Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation Programs 401k and 457 plans
• MoneyPlus (tax-favored accounts program) Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs (PerksCard, TicketsatWork, and WeSave)
• Casual Fridays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 6 months of employment)

And much, much more!

Location, Location, Location:
The Palmetto State offers something for everyone. Located in the Midlands, Columbia is both the state capital and South Carolina's second-largest city. It is just a short commute to the state's beautiful beaches and gorgeous mountains. Sunny summers and mild winters allow residents to experience the outdoors year-round, a plus considering that Lake Murray is just minutes away. Great universities and colleges, minimal commute times, and friendly people make South Carolina the ideal place to build your future.

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Intrigued? Apply now!