Fiscal Technician I

Salary : $33,625.00 - $39,207.00 Annually

Location : Kershaw County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 173573

Agency : Department of Social Services

Division : County Office-Kershaw

Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 27 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : AN01

Position Number : : 61013542

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 3

Hiring Range - Min. : $33,625.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $39,207.00

Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties :

• The Fiscal Technician I performs varied clerical accounting and bookkeeping duties which may include posting, updating, reconciling, routine auditing and preparing summary financial and statistical reports.
• Manages all accounting records for funds coming in the office and all funds appropriated by the county. Prepares and maintains all financial accounting records for the county operations and maintains balances of special program funds. Reviews all agency bills from local account for appropriate payment and generates appropriate payment to the appropriate vendors and forwards remittance to each vendor. Responsible for processing Accounted Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Screens disbursements, expenditure and fund transfer requests for accuracy, legality and authorization. Posts transactions to various accounts. Provides support documentation for report preparation. Monitors account status to ensure timely transactions processing. Confers with external agency financial officials about procedures and records. Interprets accounting system policies, procedures and forms. Assists staff in implementing financial procedural changes, determining fund sources and ensuring fund availability. Reconciles all monthly bank statements and monthly MR550 with payments made on SNAP and TANF claims.
• Completes all 1402's for purchases, maintenance contracts and leases. Reviews all agency bills from local accounts for appropriate payment and generates payments to the vendors and forwards remittance to each vendor. Coordinates the receipt, inventory, storage and distribution of supplies ad equipment.
• Serves as backup for the assignment and maintenance of state-owned vehicles, SNAP benefit replacements, taking applications to assist clients with utility, medication, clothing, food and burn out assistance when they are in need. Assists with receptionist duties as needed, operating switchboard calls, scanning, sending and receiving fax, emails, regular and certified mail, making copies, and setting up files. Assist with compiling Human Services case files, pulling case records, maintaining database of case files created and location, maintaining record of files purged and forwarded to Columbia for archives, the pulling and database for unfounded case files. Assist in the maintenance calls of copiers and printers for the county and duties as needed for Economic Services case control such as IVES, etc.
• Posts payments for SNAP and TANF claims to CHIP system, information is accurately posted for claim payments in a timely manner, deposit slips are completed accurately.
• Ensures invoices match referrals and results before submission to state office level for processing.
• Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
• Maintain and keep current of your work time, annual leave, and sick leave in SCEIS.
• Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty / services as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A High School Diploma and experience in entry-level accounting and bookkeeping.

Additional Comments

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes :

DIVISION : County Administration / Kershaw County

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.

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.

I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.

I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available DSS positions, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if selected for the position.

I understand that it is my responsibility to provide a certified official college transcript within two (2) weeks of employment in the event I am offered a position with the Department of Social Services.

If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, please provide the state agency / agencies.

How did you hear about this job opportunity?

If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

Please provide the date of completion.

Do you have any experience in clerical accounting or bookkeeping?

Required Question

Salary : $33,625 - $39,207