What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Fiscal Analyst (Accountant/Fiscal Analyst - 61006112) position at State of South Carolina?
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The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SC DPH) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounts Payable Fiscal Analyst to support accurate, compliant, and timely accounts payable operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial transactions, serving as a primary liaison between program staff, vendors, and financial oversight partners. The Fiscal Analyst helps maintain strong stewardship of public funds by applying state fiscal policies, identifying and resolving payment issues, and supporting efficient financial workflows across the agency.
Job duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Invoice Processing
- Review, analyze, and process a variety of disbursement invoices within a five-day turnaround.
- Apply knowledge of agency rules, SC Department of Administration and Comptroller General policies, State Procurement Code, and South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) requirements.
- Communicate with program areas for correct funding information, invoice receipting, and issue resolution to ensure timely, accurate payment processing.
- Payment Issue Research & Resolution
- Respond to internal and external inquiries—both written and oral—regarding payment status.
- Assist program staff in interpreting fiscal procedural updates.
- Address Comptroller General error calls and resolve vendor or program area concerns.
- Large Vendor Coordination
- Serve as the agency’s dedicated Accounts Payable contact for one or more major vendors.
- Ensure prompt, accurate payment of all incoming invoices and resolve account discrepancies.
- Review monthly vendor reports for outstanding payments and coordinate necessary follow-up.
- Administrative Accounts Payable Support
- Provide primary or backup support on shared AP administrative duties.
- Research and distribute daily AP mail.
- Submit void, reprint, or pull check requests to the State Treasurer’s Office.
- Research vendor checks returned by USPS.
- Review weekly SCEIS parked document lists.
- Contact vendors to resolve remit-to name and address mismatches.
- Assist AP teammates with troubleshooting and processing as needed across the unit
- Other Duties as Assigned
- Perform additional related financial duties as required by Finance & Operations management.
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.
Salary : $46,206 - $78,540