What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant - Grants (#010019) Financial Accounting, Columbia (RICHLAND) position at State of South Carolina?
Job Responsibilities
(803) 896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov
Minimum And Additional Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum 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.
SCDC Minimum Requirements
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
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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Are you currently an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections?
If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)
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For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.
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How would you describe your level of education?
How much professional experience do you have in accounting, finance, business, or a related field?
Do you have an associate's degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or a related field?
- Monitor assigned grant program to ensure expenses are allowable.
- Prepare payment request and other financial reports as required.
- Prepare grant budgets and make necessary adjustments.
- Interact with grant project directors advising them on grant regulations pertaining to budgets, purchasing, personnel and any other accounting-related concerns.
- Perform administrative duties for grants to included racking of grant development, award, and close out.
- Prepare quarterly summary reporting and grant work plan schedule.
- Maintain current listing of all active agency grants and keep grant team updated on potential new grant awards.
- Assist other grant personnel as required to maintain deadlines, including preparing various closing packages.
- Maintain records of security bonds to ensure all documentation is received and up to date.
- Resume preferred but not required.
(803) 896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov
Minimum And Additional Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum 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.
SCDC Minimum Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and professional experience in a related field.
- An associate's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and two (2) years of professional experience in a related field
- A high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
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
Are you currently an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections?
- Yes
- No
If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)
03
For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.
04
How would you describe your level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the Above
How much professional experience do you have in accounting, finance, business, or a related field?
- Less than a year
- 1 Year, less than 2
- 2 Years, less than 3
- 3 Years, less than 4
- 4 Years, less than 5
- 5 Years, less than 6
- 6 Years, less than 7
- 7 Years, less than 8
- 8 Years, less than 9
- 9 Years, less than 10
- 10 or more years
- None.
Do you have an associate's degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question