Accountant/Fiscal Analyst

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst

Salary

$45,300.00 - $61,100.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

61009596/192605

Agency

Department of Environmental Services

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

9/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AN05

Position Number:

61009596/192605

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN08

Hiring Range - Min.

$45,300.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$61,100.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.

Veteran Preference Statement

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

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Job Responsibilities

Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation

Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment?

Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us!

We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!

Science | Service | Sustainability

About the Role:

Under direct supervision, the Accountant/Fiscal Analyst provides financial and administrative support for the Division of Mining and Solid Waste Management. In this role, you will coordinate the administration of state and federal financial mechanisms, including Solid Waste Trust Funds and federal grants, for the Division. The position also oversees the purchasing of supplies and processing of travel requests for Division staff. This role supports the Agency's mission by maintaining sound financial practices, administering funds and grants, and ensuring efficient operational processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Division Director and Assistant Bureau Chief to prepare and manage annual budgets.

• Administer and oversee all Solid Waste grant programs, State Mining funds, and federal grant funds within the Division.

• Track, review, and verify reports submitted by local governments, vendors, colleges/universities, and schools. Submit required reports to SCDES administration, finance, and other stakeholders.

• Create and maintain Excel databases to track grant awards, payments, and related financial activity.

• Review and verify the accuracy of all receipts prior to approving payment.

• Perform SCEIS functions to process grant awards, issue payments, and close accounts.

• Reconcile payments, financial activity, and quarterly reports as required by SCDES administration.

• Prepare travel approvals, direct billings, and reimbursements, and assist staff in making travel arrangements for the Division.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us?

As a state employee, you'll enjoy:

• Job Stability & Purposeful Work: Make an impact on your community as you contribute to protecting SCs environment.
• Great Benefits: Including paid holidays, 30 total days of leave per year, insurance options for you and your family, and retirement benefit choices.
• Career Growth: Grow professionally with ongoing training, skill-building opportunities, and room for advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and related experience in a field such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking; OR
• A bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or a related field may be substituted for the required work experience; OR
• A bachelors degree that included at least 16 hours of accounting coursework may be substituted for the required work experience.
• Applicants may, but are not required to, provide an official or unofficial transcript as part of their application. An official transcript may be required if selected for the position.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, and financial management principles and practices.

• Knowledge of state government fiscal and accounting processes.

• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of financial statement analysis.

• Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts.

• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records, and reports.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with budget tracking and invoice payment processes.
• Knowledge of state and federal budgeting procedures.

Additional Comments

SCDES 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.

The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid parental leave

• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)

• Retirement benefit choices *

• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)

• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

• Remote Work: The option to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, based on job functions.

• 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.

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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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 will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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• No

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Are you a current or previous DHEC or SCDES employee?

• Yes
• No

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Will you now or in the future require SCDES sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes
• No

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Please select the answer that best reflects your education and experience as it pertains to the minimum requirements for this position. Please note that applicants with a degree may, but are not required to, provide an official or unofficial transcript as part of their application.

• A high school diploma and related experience in a field such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.
• A bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field (which may be substituted for the required work experience).
• A bachelors degree that includes at least 16 hours of accounting coursework (which may be substituted for the required work experience).
• None of the above.

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This position is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. If selected for this position, are you willing and able to physically report to the designated headquarters on a daily basis?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have knowledge of or experience with state government fiscal and accounting processes? If so, please describe.

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Do you have knowledge of or experience with financial statement analysis and/or the ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records, and reports? If so, please describe.

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Environmental Services Address 2600 Bull Street

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-898-2687

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.