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AccountingFiscal Manager I


Job Location:

Richland County, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 67728 - 121890
Posted: 23 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I
The Department of Administrations Office of Administrative Services (OAS) is seeking an Accounting/Fiscal Manager I to join our team. OAS delivers key administrative and financial support to Admin and other state this role you will assist in management of the financial activity and accounting of capital projects as a member of the Capital Projects Accounting team in the Office of Administrative Services. You will research complex financial matters and provide guidance and assistance to internal and external clients including over twenty shared services agencies to ensure compliance with GASB standards state regulations applicable laws provisos agreements and agency specific policies and procedures. You will assist in the preparation of year-end closing packages assist with requests from executive management and provide reporting as scheduled and requested. Additionally they identify and implement efficiencies to ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records and financial reports by monitoring ledger activity processing adjusting entries and providing technical assistance in a centralized location for internal and external clients.
This position is on-site Columbia SC.

Responsibilities of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I:
  • Lead and support staff through coaching training and performance development. Streamline workflows while implementing management policies and organizational initiatives. Foster a positive team focused environment.
  • Manage the full life cycle of capital and small project accounting from project setup through closeout to ensure correct postings and settlements.
  • Provide guidance and assistance to divisions and support agencies.
  • Engage in project account management and reconciliation efforts by completing monthly reporting for Admin and shared service agencies.
  • Perform complex reconciliations of small and capital projects to include the review of general ledger budget cash/revenue expenditures and asset capitalization as required by the Comptroller Generals Office.
  • Process User Access Requests for ECC/SCEIS Business Objects Business Warehouse SRM and Imaging Fl Roles through the User Access Portal for the Department of Administrations end-users and any Admin-supported agencies.
  • Assist in the preparation of Year End closing packages for Admin and Shared Services Agencies for statewide reporting purposes. Provide monthly quarterly and annual reports and assist with requests from Executive Management.
  • Serve as a backup for processing invoices deposits billings assets and adjusting entries within the States accounting system in accordance with departmental procedures state guidelines laws and regulations within three business days of receipt with a high level of accuracy and minimal errors.
  • Perform other assigned duties.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

  • A bachelors degree in accounting business administration finance or a related field and at least two (2) years of governmental finance experience as professional level accountant auditor financial manager or a related position.
  • Extensive knowledge of the States fiscal policies and procedures and accounting system.
Additional Requirements:
  • Knowledge of accounting auditing budgeting and/or financial management principles practices and theories.
  • Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel and SAP systems particularly the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS).
  • Ability to research complex financial matters and analyze financial data to prepare reports and provide team members management and clients with information for decision making purposes.
  • Strong communication and customer services skills to effectively communicate with team members management and clients in a clear and concise manner.
  • Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
  • Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations and hazardous events.
  • Individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively handle requests and complaints when communicating with internal and external customers.
  • Overtime will be required on occasion.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require anofficial certified copy of the transcriptprior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Preferred Qualifications

GFOASC (Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina) preferred but not required.

Additional Comments

The Department of Administration 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 South Carolina Department of Administration 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 herefor 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*

*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.


Required Experience:

Manager