Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst

Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst

Salary

$46,206.00 - $62,322.00 Annually

Location

Lexington County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

194799

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division

Central Office

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AN05

Position Number:

60029778

Normal Work Schedule:

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

Pay Grade

GEN08

Hiring Range - Min.

$46,206.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$62,322.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.

Veteran Preference Statement

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

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Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking an Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate lifes challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Central Office, 400 Otarre Parkway Cayce, SC 29033.

As the Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst, under general supervision, this position will perform professional grant accounting duties, maintain and provide all financial oversight related to grant programs.

Responsibilities for the Accountant-Fiscal Analyst include:

• Complete monthly Cash Management reconciliation and journal entries as required to follow rules and regulations, balance to cash, expenditures and revenue within

the SCEIS grant module to authorized and awarded budget. Reconcile all payroll positions monthly and prepare any journal entries related.

• Prepare and submit all required documentation to the Executive Budget Office including GR-100 forms to satisfy federal project review requirements. Set up grant

within SCEIS grant module and maintain Grant Derivation List.

• Work closely with center administrators in preparing various budget analyses and calculates and initiates budget adjustments. Load grant budgets by grant, cost center, and expenditure line monitoring and aligning as necessary to forecast requests and changes.
• Approve SRM documents, contracts and purchases for awarded grants. Loads and adjusts budget per grant authorized budget. Using SCEIS and grantor websites,

prepare and post drawdowns from grantors in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Set up grant and master data within the grant module in SCEIS.

• Review grants for indirect cost provisions and updates each grant I/C table. Verify account balances with both the granting agency and SAP before closing grants.
• Assist Program Managers in submitting grant proposals and applications. Prepare budget and packages grant application per the NOFO for submission through related

online websites.

• Serve as Principal Investigator for budget guidelines, revenue collection process, contract approvals and compliance rules and regulations pertaining

to grants. Submit all carryforward and no cost extensions to grantor.

• Prepare and submit federal financial reports as required by assigned federal grant. Submit programmatic reports, if needed. Prepares internal and external reporting.
• Help prepare and review all grant closing packages required by the SC Comptroller Generals Office, and

State Auditors Office. This includes the Schedule of Federal Financial Assistance and the Grants/Contributions Closing Packages.

• Work with state and federal auditors as needed. Assists in sub recipient monitoring

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance, or commercial lending. A bachelors degree with multiple accounting courses may be substituted for the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Occasional travel may be required. Overtime may be required

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Have knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, budgeting, or financial management.
• Knowledge of electronic accounting systems, including SCEIS, preferred. Extensive knowledge of grants accounting and management to include, grantor relationships, financial reporting, programmatic reporting, OMB/CFR circulars/regulations, and knowledge of indirect cost principles and their application.
• Extensive knowledge of state government and federal accounting procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work independently and analyze grant accounts and resolve issues as they arise.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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.

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 nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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)

• 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.

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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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Please check the box(es) if you have ever been employed by the following Offices of SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

• Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)
• Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) (formerly SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs)
• Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS) (formerly SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services)
• Does Not Apply

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If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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Do you have a high school diploma and professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance, or commercial lending?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have working experience with SCEIS?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have working experience with expenditure and revenue general ledgers codes?

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Have you ever prepared Journal Entries?

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Do you have experience working with employees of various levels of an organization?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience compiling reports using multiple sources of data?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre Parkway

Cayce, South Carolina, 29033

Phone OIDD - (803)898-9600

OMH - (803) 898-8600

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.