Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II

Job Responsibilities

Francis Marion University and the Accounting Department invite applications for a Senior Accountant, who, under general supervision, develops and maintains accounting systems and procedures to ensure compliance with GASB; performs professional accounting duties in the analysis and interpretation of accounting data and reports; applies appropriate accounting theories when presenting data for internal or external use. Designs appropriate collection and presentation methods for managerial accounting needs.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain accounting systems and procedures to ensure compliance with current GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) requirements.
• Analyzes financial data for reporting purposes; periodically reviews the general ledger to ensure conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepares financial schedules for use in fund accounting reports in conformity with GASB.
• Coordinates the flow of information to and from internal and external auditors.
• Assists in the preparation of year-end and periodic financial reports and statements for the South Carolina Comptroller General.
• Prepares the Schedule of Expenditures for Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Establishes and maintains depreciation schedules for appropriate assets.
• Prepares annual athletics reports, including those required by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA).
• Manages sales and use tax reporting, including admissions and accommodations tax; files monthly and annual reports with the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
• Prepares and files Form 1099-NEC.
• Assists in the design and coordination of system implementations and troubleshooting; develops procedures, training manuals, and operations manuals for new systems and processes.
• Coordinates the implementation of changes to internal chart of accounts.
• Reviews accounting internal control policies and systems; tests compliance to internal controls and verifies the reliability of audit trails.
• Provides backup support for reconciling and remitting payroll benefits, levies, and other deductions, and for preparing State and Federal payroll tax returns.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Requirements: A high school diploma and professional experience in related areas such as accounting, auditing, finance, or commercial lending.

Preferred Qualifications

FMU Preferences: Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 15 hours of college accounting as well as several computer courses. Three to five years’ professional accounting or related experience required.

Additional Comments

State Classification: Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II (AD22)

Pay Grade: GEN08

Salary: Commensurate with experience and State Pay Grade

Normal Working Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday). Summer hours will vary.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Materials Needed:

1. Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 26-35)

2. Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will eventually be required of the successful candidate).

3. Resume.

4. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.

5. FM Staff Application.

To obtain the FM Staff Application, please click here. (Download PDF reader)

Send complete application packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, P.O. Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547. May also be submitted via fax at 843-661-1202 Or emailed to HRAssist@fmarion.edu

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in South Carolina.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution