Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Responsibilities

Do you like numbers and math? Are you looking to begin or grow in your accounting career? Then this A ccounts 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)
  

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• 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.
  
  

Preferred 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.
  
  

Additional Comments

• 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.