Senior Accountant/Budget Analyst / 61015634

Job Responsibilities

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties:

• The Senior Accountant/Budget Analyst execute budgetary procedures, explain the use of budgetary documents, interprets policies and procedures and prepares budgetary reports and amendments for review. Analyze complex budgetary requests for completeness, verifies calculations and estimations, summaries budgetary statements of program objectives versus activities and assesses program cost/benefits. Examine trends and fluctuations of personnel, fringe and operating to inform management of budget excesses or deficits. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of all financial transactions.

• Prepare all budget entries as needed in the Grants Management (GM) and Funds Management (FM) Modules of the Statewide accounting system (SCEIS) to ensure adequate funding is properly aligned with projected expenditures.

• Complete analyses required to determine appropriate funding levels and allocate budget accordingly, and ensures all transactions are posted in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and aligned with state funded programs.

• Coordinate and adapt budget activities with those of Procurement and Accounts Payable to enable smooth year-end purchase order carry forwards.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of SCEIS GM and FM Modules and Business Warehouse reporting tools.

• Respond to all reported budget errors and move budget to address as soon as possible.

• Monitor budgetary procedures to ensure they are conducted in compliance with State and SCDSS regulations and laws.

• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business, or related field and two (2) years of professional experience in a related area such as accounting business administration, finance, auditing or budgeting.

Additional Comments

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 possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

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 exceptional 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