What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant Fiscal Analyst - Accounts Receivable Lead (61031541) position at State of South Carolina?
Job Responsibilities
Completes assigned complex accounts receivable duties pertaining to the processing, monitoring, maintaining, verifying and reconciling of account receivable data and transactions related to agency funds in SCDOT and SCEIS. Routinely analyses accounting ledgers and sub-ledgers activities as assigned and/or required to determine correctness and accuracy of financial information and processes.
Serves as the primary accounts receivable expert for assigned accounts/functions/programs. Responsible for the analysis, reconciliation and preparation of project reimbursement billing for assigned accounts and ensures they are reviewed by the appropriate SCDOT offices before they are billed.
Independently completes complex accounts receivable account analysis and reconciliations for SCDOT and/or SCEIS relating to general ledger accounts. Ensures reconciliations include supporting documentation. Performs research to align balances of the agency and SCEIS.
Prepares, verifies and submits to management financial reports, entries and adjustments for accounts as assigned based upon analysis or in response to requests from management. Financial reporting may be for internal and external purposes and from any and all systems used to house financial information.
Reviews outstanding account receivable balances and research the payment status for outstanding accounts as assigned. Pursues standard collection practices for all unpaid amounts in accordance with State and SCDOT policy and procedures.
Cross trains and performs other accounts receivable duties as requested and assigned by management including fiscal year closeout. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and one-half (1.5) years of professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
The physical demands for the essential functions includes sitting or standing at a desk for an extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside normal business hours.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), 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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Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.
04
What class driver's license do you possess?
How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.
If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
07
If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
08
I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.
My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.
Completes assigned complex accounts receivable duties pertaining to the processing, monitoring, maintaining, verifying and reconciling of account receivable data and transactions related to agency funds in SCDOT and SCEIS. Routinely analyses accounting ledgers and sub-ledgers activities as assigned and/or required to determine correctness and accuracy of financial information and processes.
Serves as the primary accounts receivable expert for assigned accounts/functions/programs. Responsible for the analysis, reconciliation and preparation of project reimbursement billing for assigned accounts and ensures they are reviewed by the appropriate SCDOT offices before they are billed.
Independently completes complex accounts receivable account analysis and reconciliations for SCDOT and/or SCEIS relating to general ledger accounts. Ensures reconciliations include supporting documentation. Performs research to align balances of the agency and SCEIS.
Prepares, verifies and submits to management financial reports, entries and adjustments for accounts as assigned based upon analysis or in response to requests from management. Financial reporting may be for internal and external purposes and from any and all systems used to house financial information.
Reviews outstanding account receivable balances and research the payment status for outstanding accounts as assigned. Pursues standard collection practices for all unpaid amounts in accordance with State and SCDOT policy and procedures.
Cross trains and performs other accounts receivable duties as requested and assigned by management including fiscal year closeout. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and one-half (1.5) years of professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
The physical demands for the essential functions includes sitting or standing at a desk for an extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside normal business hours.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), 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.
01
Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
- Yes
- No
Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
- Yes
- No
Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.
04
What class driver's license do you possess?
- Class A (CDL)
- Class B (CDL)
- SC Class C
- SC Class D
- Other State Driver's License
- None
How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.
- Job/Career Fair
- Referred by current SCDOT employee
- SCDOT presentation
- Sign or billboard
- Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
- Facebook or Twitter post
- Internship
- Newspaper Ad
- Radio Ad
- Television Ad
- Trade Journal
- Referred from Vocational Rehab
- Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
- Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
- Other
If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
07
If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
08
I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.
- Yes
- No
My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question