What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant/Fiscal Analyst / 60018159 position at State of South Carolina?
Job Responsibilities
The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.
This is position is located in Accounting Operations, Richland County.
This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position.
Are you the One? We are looking for a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst, who will be responsible for the set-up, maintenance, and collections of agency accounts receivables as well as Provider related debt collections, maintaining aging of AR and gathering, printing, filing and recording payments according to revenue detail reports.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes:
A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field or professional job experience directly related such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.
Additional Requirements
Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 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.
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.
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The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Please, thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of your application and the Supplemental Questions. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application being rejected. Any misrepresentation or omissions will result in your disqualification from employment and/or termination. You may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with the above.
Please indicate your expected salary, if offered this position.
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Do you have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field?
Do you have professional job experience directly related such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending?
Do you wish to claim Veteran Preference? If yes, you must submit a copy of your DD214 Form with your job application in order to qualify and claim this preference
How did you hear about this career opportunity?
The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.
This is position is located in Accounting Operations, Richland County.
This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position.
Are you the One? We are looking for a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst, who will be responsible for the set-up, maintenance, and collections of agency accounts receivables as well as Provider related debt collections, maintaining aging of AR and gathering, printing, filing and recording payments according to revenue detail reports.
- Responsible for the set-up, collections, and maintenance of all agency accounts receivables. Process all of the agency's IDT's for donated fund revenue, MIAP (counties) invoices and Program Integrity audit invoices. Review and accept the electronic 1158 forms from program areas. Post provider payments including but not limited to the following debt types: Medicaid overpayments, cost settlements, audit of nursing homes, state agencies, HMS audits and permit day fines. This position is also responsible for assisting manager with cross training and training of new employees. Employee also reviews signed donated funds contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and maintenance of appropriate documentation.
- Maintains proper aging of accounts receivable to ensure timely collection of debts. This includes monitoring of posted payments and other financial transactions to ensure accurate reduction of debt, and conducting research as required. Also includes verification and documentation receivables related GLA's (debits/credits) in MMIS.
- Newly established receivables should be reconciled in ARL and SCEIS upon set-up of customer file folders to ensure amounts are the same in both systems. All payments posted to ledger sheets in file should be reconciled in both systems (ARL and SCEIS) to confirm balances within 3 business days of posting.
- Interacts professionally internally and externally to provide citizens, peers, providers, vendors, and recipients with information to address inquiries regarding services provided by SCDHHS or our affiliates’. Additionally, properly deal with and help resolve any customer complaints by phone, electronically or face to face.
- Each employee must also attend at least 20 hours of professional development courses, conferences or webinars in a given fiscal year.
- Perform additional duties as assigned within the specified timeframe and according to the directions made available at the time of the assignment.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field or professional job experience directly related such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.
Additional Requirements
- Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
- Lifting: Yes, Lifting: 20lbs.
- In-office Role
- Knowledge of state government fiscal accounting processes and knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting and financial management.
- The ability to effectively communicate with internal and external agency staff.
Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 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.
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.
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The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Please, thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of your application and the Supplemental Questions. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application being rejected. Any misrepresentation or omissions will result in your disqualification from employment and/or termination. You may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with the above.
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Please indicate your expected salary, if offered this position.
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Do you have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field?
- Yes
- No
Do you have professional job experience directly related such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending?
- Yes
- No
Do you wish to claim Veteran Preference? If yes, you must submit a copy of your DD214 Form with your job application in order to qualify and claim this preference
- Yes
- No
How did you hear about this career opportunity?
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