What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst position at State of South Carolina?
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The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of:
Under limited supervision, performs professional accounting duties related primarily to the agency's regional banking and billing system and Capital Projects. Also responsible for the reconciliation of the various trust funds. Performs yearly reporting package requirements. Prepares and/or analyzes various cost/payment documents for agency services. Maintains compilation of data necessary for cost reporting submission. Updates spreadsheets weekly/monthly for various statistics that can be used within the agency for not only cost reports but for upper management to assist them in making sound decisions regarding the operations of the agency.
EEO Statement: DDSN provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex --including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; State and Federal background criminal record checks (to include FBI fingerprinting), SC Dept. of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, and CMS “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening; SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind this offer in the event minimum requirements are not metto include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.
Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DDSN employees maybe required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information.
Supplemental Questions: 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. A resume may not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of:
- intellectual disability and related disabilities
- autism spectrum disorder
- traumatic brain injury
- spinal cord injury and similar disability
Under limited supervision, performs professional accounting duties related primarily to the agency's regional banking and billing system and Capital Projects. Also responsible for the reconciliation of the various trust funds. Performs yearly reporting package requirements. Prepares and/or analyzes various cost/payment documents for agency services. Maintains compilation of data necessary for cost reporting submission. Updates spreadsheets weekly/monthly for various statistics that can be used within the agency for not only cost reports but for upper management to assist them in making sound decisions regarding the operations of the agency.
- Responsible for the overall operations of the agency's Regional Banking System including providing technical support, serving as liaison between software vendor and regional finance staff, ensuring the system is available for the users and is operating properly, and generating accurate and timely financial information. Supervise the regional banking functions performed by regional finance staff to ensure that the regions are recording transactions properly and performing operational tasks correctly. Reviews the region bank reconciliation and coordinates with the State Treasurer's Office. Review Regional Bank Reconciliation monthly.
- Effectively communicate with the Engineering Division ensuring that invoices and purchase orders are done in a timely manner. Reconcile projects to ensure that expenditures are recorded correctly in the system. Complete cash draws in accordance with the State Treasurer's Office policies. Complete opening and closing paperwork for the A-1 forms to ensure the Engineering Division has correct coding on all projects.
- Support the General Ledger Division in the year end reporting packages.
- To prepare electronic download of the MMIS payment into SCEIS.
- Responsible for the compilation of data for DDSN. Provides support for the Leadership team providing various analysis regarding system wide utilization of services offered and billed per W99 activity. Provides support regarding provider cost reports and the central office overall cost report through maintaining and creating various spreadsheets in which to summarize this data. Logs receipts of various provider reports that are received monthly, quarterly and annually. Assists with analyzing outlier requests and residential band request changes. Reviews ongoing data submission for outliers and reports to their supervisor any incomplete data and making recommendations based on the data received. Providing final recommendations of the subsequent data to the Director of Account and Contracts for justification of increased funding.
- Perform any other job duties as assigned.
EEO Statement: DDSN provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex --including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; State and Federal background criminal record checks (to include FBI fingerprinting), SC Dept. of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, and CMS “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening; SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind this offer in the event minimum requirements are not metto include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.
Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DDSN employees maybe required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information.
Supplemental Questions: 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. A resume may not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Salary : $46,655 - $66,488
