What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at State of South Carolina?
Job Responsibilities
Role
Do you like numbers and math? Are you looking to begin or grow in your accounting career? Then this Accounts 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:
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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How many years of accounting, auditing, finance, banking, or related work experience do you possess?
Please describe your experience with governmental or fiscal procedures practices and policies.
03
Please describe any familiarity you have with the SCEIS Finance modules.
04
How would your knowledge, skills and abilities be of benefit to this position?
05
Please acknowledge that you understand that this position is based at the Wade Hampton building on the Statehouse grounds and is not a remote position.
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The agency hiring range for this position is $48,000 to $62,322 and is based on the selected candidate's education and experience. Are you willing to accept a salary within this range?
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Are you a South Carolina State Retiree?
How did you hear about this position?
Role
Do you like numbers and math? Are you looking to begin or grow in your accounting career? Then this Accounts 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.
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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How many years of accounting, auditing, finance, banking, or related work experience do you possess?
- Less than 1 year
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- Over 5 years
Please describe your experience with governmental or fiscal procedures practices and policies.
03
Please describe any familiarity you have with the SCEIS Finance modules.
04
How would your knowledge, skills and abilities be of benefit to this position?
05
Please acknowledge that you understand that this position is based at the Wade Hampton building on the Statehouse grounds and is not a remote position.
06
The agency hiring range for this position is $48,000 to $62,322 and is based on the selected candidate's education and experience. Are you willing to accept a salary within this range?
07
Are you a South Carolina State Retiree?
- Yes
- No
How did you hear about this position?
- SC State Jobs Website - careers.sc.gov
- College Website
- Dice.com
- Indeed.com
- Ladders.com
- A current employee
- A former employee
- SC Works
- Radio Ad
- Other
- Required Question
Salary : $100 - $307