Accountant/Fiscal Analyst

Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation

Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment? Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team! Science | Service | Sustainability About the Role:

Under direct supervision, the Accountant/Fiscal Analyst provides financial and administrative support for the Division of Mining and Solid Waste Management. In this role, you will coordinate the administration of state and federal financial mechanisms, including Solid Waste Trust Funds and federal grants, for the Division. The position also oversees the purchasing of supplies and processing of travel requests for Division staff. This role supports the Agency’s mission by maintaining sound financial practices, administering funds and grants, and ensuring efficient operational processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Division Director and Assistant Bureau Chief to prepare and manage annual budgets.

• Administer and oversee all Solid Waste grant programs, State Mining funds, and federal grant funds within the Division.

• Track, review, and verify reports submitted by local governments, vendors, colleges/universities, and schools. Submit required reports to SCDES administration, finance, and other stakeholders.

• Create and maintain Excel databases to track grant awards, payments, and related financial activity.

• Review and verify the accuracy of all receipts prior to approving payment.

• Perform SCEIS functions to process grant awards, issue payments, and close accounts.

• Reconcile payments, financial activity, and quarterly reports as required by SCDES administration.

• Prepare travel approvals, direct billings, and reimbursements, and assist staff in making travel arrangements for the Division.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Why Join Us? As a state employee, you’ll enjoy:

• Job Stability & Purposeful Work: Make an impact on your community as you contribute to protecting SC's environment.

• Great Benefits: Including paid holidays, 30 total days of leave per year, insurance options for you and your family, and retirement benefit choices.

• Career Growth: Grow professionally with ongoing training, skill-building opportunities, and room for advancement.

• Work-Life Balance: A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job.

• A high school diploma and related experience in a field such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking; OR

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field may be substituted for the required work experience; OR

• A bachelor's degree that included at least 16 hours of accounting coursework may be substituted for the required work experience.• Applicants may, but are not required to, provide an official or unofficial transcript as part of their application. An official transcript may be required if selected for the position.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, and financial management principles and practices.

• Knowledge of state government fiscal and accounting processes.

• Knowledge of standard 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Experience with budget tracking and invoice payment processes.

• Knowledge of state and federal budgeting procedures.

SCDES 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.

The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: • Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid parental leave

• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)

• Retirement benefit choices * • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)

• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

• Remote Work: The option to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, based on job functions.

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.