Job Description

Posting number: 192392/61007545

Department: Department of Public Health

Division: Finance and Operations

Job classification: Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Public Health, Grants Administration

Summary

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The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SC DPH) is seeking a diligent and analytical Grant Accountant to support financial reporting, grant compliance, and cash draw-down management for a diverse portfolio of federally funded programs. This role serves as an essential liaison between program staff, federal agencies, and internal financial teams, ensuring that all grant-related accounting activities are accurate, timely, and compliant with State, Federal, and agency requirements.

Job duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Reporting & Grant Accounting
• Prepare and submit required internal and external financial reports for an assigned portfolio of grants, including Federal Financial Reports (FFRs).
• Collaborate with program staff to develop custom financial reports as needed.
• Perform grant accounting tasks such as journal entries, grant reconciliations, time and effort reconciliations, audit requests, and other duties supporting accurate grant management.
• Invoicing & Contract Billing
• Prepare, review, and submit invoices for multiple grant-funded contracts, ensuring accuracy and inclusion of required supporting documentation.
• Federal Draw-Down Management & Reconciliation
• Reconcile federal letter-of-credit draw-downs with corresponding federal grant systems for programs supported by US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC), US Department of Health and Human Services (USHHS), and the Department of Justice.
• Request and manage federal cash draw-downs in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.
• Perform timely reconciliations to ensure all cash draws align with recorded expenditures and are posted to the correct grant.
• Maintain and provide federal draw documentation for audit review.
• WIC Food & Farmers Market Draw Processing
• Process daily WIC food and Farmers Market draws, applying rebate funds according to program guidelines.
• Initiate and complete daily wire transfers and prepare all supporting documentation for Accounts Payable to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Provide support for ad-hoc duties as assigned to meet operational needs.

Examples of duties

State Minimum:

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Minimum:

A bachelor’s degree, or an associate degree and three (3) years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma and six (6) years of relevant experience.

**Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.**

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Supplemental information

EEO: The Department of Public Health 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.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*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.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.