Accounting/Fiscal Manager II - Columbia, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: $66, $123,763.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 9166

Agency: State Treasurer's Office

Opening Date: 04/26/2024

Closing Date: 5/31/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:: AN11

Position Number:: 9166

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band: Band 8

Opening Date: 04/26/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Conditional selection of individuals will be based on candidate education, training and experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation. Please submit state application online along with a copy of college transcript. A resume may be attached but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment applications. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed to determine qualifications for position.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

This position will perform expert level professional duties required to accurately perform financial accounting functions necessary for GAAP basis financial accounting records for the Treasury and Banking Divisions of the SC State Treasurer's Office. They will also assist with complex financial analysis projects, compliance, research and executive initiatives. Job duties include:

• Performs and presents in-depth research on financial, legal or technical issues and special projects involving the Treasury, Debt, Investments & Banking functions for the agency. Presents research or findings in oral or written form as may be required. Implements process improvement initiatives.
• Provides accounting support to various treasury accounting, banking and investment functions.
• Assists in the preparation and review of monthly, semi-annual and annual investment reports to include reconciliation and review of the portfolio balances and investment income to ensure the accuracy of the reports.
• Researches and resolves complex investment accounting issues for SCEIS. Proactively researches solutions to prevent future events.
• Maintains standard cost accounting systems, including the recording, processing, reconciling and compiling of financial data not captured by normal financial accounting processes.
• Analyzes agency business operations to provide technical advice and direction to senior management on the analysis, planning, organizing and controlling of agency systems and services involving financial areas and materials.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with external customers and other professionals including internal and external auditors. Identifies operational gaps or weaknesses and suggests areas of improvement to operational procedures as needed. Provides solutions to address risks associated with operations oversight.
• Coordinates and assists with Treasury, Banking and Investment related external reporting. Ensures compliance and conformance with generally accepted accounting principles and reporting requirements of federal, state and local entities. Serves as one of the agency's subject matter expert for Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) regulations. Monitors and ensures compliance with GASB updates and regulations.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Agency Minimum Qualifications*:
A bachelor's degree in finance or closely related field is preferred. A minimum of three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible fiscal experience in accounting, finance, debt management, auditing and/or banking. Strong Excel skills.

Additional Requirements:

Must demonstrate expertise in the use of automated accounting systems and/or financial reporting systems. Ability to identify and recommend strategies and initiatives that improve an agency's financial programs/systems. Sound knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practice, understanding of governmental financial statements, and the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports. Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations. Ability to draw upon analysis of others and make recommendations that have a direct impact to operations. Must be a critical thinker who can reason through issues and provide solutions. Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other employees, technical staff, management, vendors and executive level staff within and outside state government. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to make presentations and prepare reports. Must be sensitive to the completion of tasks and meeting deadlines. May be required to beyond the core hours.

The State Treasurer's Office promotes a culture that stresses high performance, accountability and collaboration.

The successful candidate must be high energy and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment, while juggling multiple priorities and still delivering quality work. Must possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, positive attitude, utilize a solution-driven approach to problem solving and understand the importance of maintaining positive working relationships with both internal staff and external service providers. These qualities will enable the ideal candidate to be best suited to further our mission of providing consumer facing investment and financial programs to the citizens of South Carolina.

Must be able to safely lift and carry files, books and reports weighing up to 20 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for intermittent periods of time. Must be able to reach, bend, and twist at the waist to perform filing, desk work and operate general office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive experience in SCEIS (SAP) is preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Additional Comments

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from consideration for employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work/salary history and education. Please submit a copy of college transcript along with completed application. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed in lieu of a completed state application to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Anymisrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please completethe State application to include all current and previous work/salary history andeducation. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant hasmet the qualifications for the position.

• I acknowledge, per the statement above, that failure to complete all parts of the official application, including supplemental questions, will result in my disqualification from consideration for employment.

02

Tell us what you know about the SC Office of the State Treasurer and its operations.

03

Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position? A bachelor's degree in finance or closely related field is preferred. A minimum of three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible fiscal experience in accounting, finance, debt management, auditing and/or banking.

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "Yes" to question # 3, please briefly list (Typed answer required): *Typeof degree, *Number of years of related experience, *Position Titles.

05

If you answered "No" to question # 3 but feel you meet the minimum requirementsthrough equivalency, (i.e. 1 year education = 1 year related experience), please brieflylist below (Typed answer required): *Type of Degree, *Number of years of related experience, *Position Titles.

06

What is your highest level of education?

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher
• Master's Degree or Higher
• Juris Doctorate Degree

07

How many years of full-time experience do you have in accounting, finance, debt management and/or banking?

• None
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7-8 years
• 9 or more years

08

Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have experience working with or converting to SAP and/or SCEIS system?

• Yes
• No

10

Briefly describe any experience with automated accounting systems and/or financial reporting systems.

11

Briefly describe your accounting, finance, debt management and/or banking experience.

12

What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?

• I don't have any experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert

13

Please list examples of work that you have developed using MS Excel. Also, list the name of the worksheet/spreadsheet and how it was used as a reporting tool.

14

What is your current salary?

15

What is your preferred salary? (This number should match the preferred salary field on the first page of your application)

Required Question