Job Description
JOB Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets PreservationDo 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 | SustainabilityThe Senior Accountant / Fiscal Analyst position is responsible for the financial implementation and administration of a specified portfolio of federal grants, earned income, and restricted funds. The role involves performing complex and diverse accounting and financial management functions essential to the planning, development, maintenance, and closeout of related accounts. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies, preparing accurate financial reports, and coordinating with internal departments and external agencies to support programmatic and fiscal objectives.Job Duties: Advise internal stakeholders on fiscal policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. The incumbent serves as a key resource for interpreting financial guidelines and resolving budgetary issues, often coordinating across departments to ensure clarity and compliance. This role also includes providing technical support to help staff access and understand relevant financial data, fostering informed decision-making and efficient use of agency resources.Prepare and distribute a range of financial reports, including personnel service and operating cost projections, revenue forecasts, and specialized cost allocation summaries. The incumbent develops and maintains databases and queries to support both end-user and agency-level reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely access to fiscal information. Provide technical and logistical support for the acquisition and compilation of data used in grant applications and revenue contracts. Responsibilities include downloading federal funding opportunities, completing required forms and attachments, and assisting with submission processes. The incumbent ensures full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and private funding requirements throughout the development cycle.Create and coordinate budget entries to ensure appropriate funding levels across grants and earned funds. The incumbent monitors account status, reconciles budget activity, and collaborates with internal teams to maintain fiscal integrity and alignment with programmatic goals.Performs other relevant duties, as needed EXAMPLE OF DUTIES A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.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: Must be highly proficient in the use of spreadsheet (MS EXCEL) and database applications (MS ACCESS). Must have the ability to adapt work processes using information technologies. Must be able to demonstrate excellent planning and organizational skills. Must be able to transfer and acquire data through a wide range of Agency networks. Must have extensive knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding governmental accounting and grants administration. Must be able to analyze and interpret complex and sometimes abstract data. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 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 year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid parental leaveS.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