Job Description

Posting number: 191604

Department: Department of Agriculture

Division: Agency Operations

Job classification: Accountant/Fiscal Analyst

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Clerical & Data Entry, Accounting and Finance, Agriculture, Customer Service, Mathematics, Office and Administrative Support, Audit

Do you like numbers and math? Are you looking to begin or grow in your accounting career? Then this Accounts Receivable Specialist position at the SC Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is for you! We are looking for a team member to join our Finance and Administration Department. In this role, you will:

• Record payments received with proper coding to the general ledger account and fund.
• Prepare daily bank deposits to include coding revenue with appropriate fund and key information into the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS).
• Ensure all payments are date-stamped and all documentation is attached to the SCEIS deposit.
• Pull necessary support documentation and reports from WinWam software to support deposits.
• Enter and close Kelly Registration System (KRS) invoices into SCEIS and exchange information related to payments with program and support staff.
• Coordinate collection process for outstanding receivables over 30, 60 and 90 days. Use collection programs offered by SC Department of Revenue and Richland County.
• Assist with disposal of surplus property by working with State Surplus to pick up all unneeded property, ensuring proceeds from the sale of agency property are credited to relevant accounts.
• Serve as primary contact for facilities repair and maintenance work orders at SCDA headquarters.
• Assist with ordering office and other supplies to maintain adequate inventory for agency needs.
• Serve as back-up for workflow approvals in SCEIS and assist Director of Finance and Administration with various research and reporting requests.
• Input Inter-Departmental Transfer (IDTs) receivables into SCEIS and notify staff when complete.
• Order needed items for new staff hires and communicate with hiring managers as ordered/completed.

BENEFITS:

• Generous State benefits to include retirement, health, vision, dental and life insurance.
  • Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for employee only coverage is less than $100/month!
  • Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for full family coverage is only $307/month!
• 13 paid holidays; generous annual and sick leave accruals.
• Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
• Deferred Compensation Program.
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free counseling sessions for employees and household members
  • Free Life Management Services (legal, financial, and more)

Examples of duties

• A high school diploma and professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking. A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses may be substituted for the required work experience.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
• High attention to detail, expert organization skills, and ability to multi-task.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, and financial management.
• Familiarity of SC state government fiscal and accounting processes.
• Experience with the SC Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) Finance modals.

Supplemental information

• Must possess the ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records, and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• May require periods of standing, walking, sitting and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• This position is based at the Wade Hampton building on the Statehouse grounds and is not a remote position. Selected candidate may be eligible for one day remote work after a probationary period.