Fiscal Analyst
Richland County, SCFull-time$46–79K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today
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The Fiscal Analyst works in the University of South Carolina Controller's Office. The role calls for knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger accounting, chart of accounts structures, commitment accounting, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools. Preferred qualifications include experience with PeopleSoft or another ERP system and higher education accounting.
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Fiscal Analyst Department: DAF Controller's Office Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Inclusive Excellence Statement Advertised Job Summary Fiscal Analyst in the USC Controller's Office. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and general ledger accounting. Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data, reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly. - Knowledge of chart of accounts structures, commitment accounting, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools. Ability to establish effective working relationships and manage multiple concurrent priorities with accuracy and discretion.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with PeopleSoft or another ERP system and higher education - accounting preferred.
Job Close Date 11/30/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by November 30, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: · Health and Life Insurance · Retirement Programs · Paid Tuition · Dependent Scholarships · Annual Leave · Sick Leave · 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) · Paid Parental Leave · Professional Development Opportunities Clickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2Fabout%2Foffices_and_divisions%2Fhuman_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C01%7CKURTRS%40email.sc.edu%7Ceca45df616784275e15908dab2a706ac%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C638018727680845870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=j6sQGvabHDZHDmRBFwMrq8P8QCuDmChuJ%2FH5%2F8hDRUw%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9926213 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-66320458e5524a66b422b95aee087dfd
How this job compares
Set against the 4,886 open Accounting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$46–79K/yr
- South Carolina median$79–125K/yr21 salary ranges
- US median$95–135K/yr2,397 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $62K, is 38% below the South Carolina median midpoint ($101K) — in the lowest quarter of Accounting salary ranges in South Carolina.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 54 open Accounting jobs in South Carolina and 4,886 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in South Carolina
- Robert Half Finance & Accounting8 open
- State of South Carolina (this employer)7 open
- Kiewit4 open
- Experience
- Accounting postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (3,582 postings).
- Education
- 2,462 of the 4,886 open Accounting jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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