Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00518PO26 Job Family Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis Job Function Accounting USC Market Title Accountant Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/139181 Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Facilities Administration State Pay Range G09 USC Market Range MRF - $52,526 $65,658 $78,789 Anticipated Hiring Range $52,526-$65,658 Location of Vacancy SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m-4:30 p.m.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Fiscal Accounting

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

This position will serve as the facilities financial liaison for capital project reporting. The employee will coordinate project establishment and closeout between university level and state level stakeholders. The employee will also ensure accurate cost reporting to allow for project budget management.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP (PeopleSoft) and Facilities CMMS systems.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, financial management or investment; of office practices and procedures, of financial statement analysis; and of the budget development processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Review and process requisitions in the University's ERP for capital projects to ensure correct information has been submitted. Assist project managers with entering receipts for approved pay applications.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Assist Director of Facilities Administration & Finance, Assistant Director of Facilities Administration & Finance with Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction leadership to prepare state and/or internal projects through the approval process. Serve as lead with amending project changes on correct forms for review. Assist in communicating the status each project throughout the approval workflow.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Establishes approved projects in both Facilities CMMS and the University's ERP. Updates budget information according to approved budget changes. Serve as financial liaison with the Controller's Office Capital Asset team.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Reconciles projects to ensure accounting information is accurate in the University's ERP and Facilities CMMS. Act on any discrepancies with proper departmental constituents. Prepares monthly reports to demonstrate project reconciliation status and activity.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Prepares and reviews project closeout documentation. Submits the documentation through the appropriate channels to close completed projects. Updates project statuses in Facilities CMMS

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Reconcile and update monthly Facilities capital fund accounts. Perform journal vouchers and journal entries as needed.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Other duties as required.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 07/09/2026 Job Close Date 08/22/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by August 22, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209128 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information