Accounting/Fiscal Manager I

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I

Salary

$67,728.00 - $121,890.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

193210

Agency

Comptroller Generals Office

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AN09

Position Number:

60008939

Normal Work Schedule:

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

Pay Grade

GEN11

Hiring Range - Min.

$67,728.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$121,890.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line. Please complete the State employment application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Veteran Preference Statement

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

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Responsibilities

At the South Carolina Comptroller General's Office (CGO), our work keeps state government moving. As the State's central accounting office, we support the financial operations that serve agencies, employees, vendors, and ultimately the citizens of South Carolina. We're building for the future through innovation, operational excellence, and investment in our people. Join our team and put your skills to work where they make a statewide impact.

Manages accounting processes for designated state agencies. Reviews workflow documents and financial transactions to determine compliance with statewide accounting policies, applicable statutes, and GAAP/GASB standards. Serves as primary point of contact and liaison for assigned agencies and internal and external stakeholders. Provides technical direction and recommends corrective action when discrepancies are identified. Reviews, validates, and provides technical direction on complex or nonstandard transactions.

Conducts periodic account reconciliations; identifies discrepancies and implements corrective action. Collects, reviews, and ensures the accuracy of financial data used for internal, state, and federal reporting. Supports audit processes by providing documentation, explaining transactions, and resolving inquiries in a timely manner.

Analyzes financial data and trends for assigned agencies and statewide accounts to inform management decisions. Prepares financial reports, specialized reports, and other data required by regulation or management.

Assists in the development, maintenance, update, and implementation of accounting and budgetary policies and procedures used by state agencies. Recommends and supports system and process improvements, including SCEIS-related changes, for financial reporting and compliance based on agency interactions and analysis. Proposes classifications, sequence, and coding for designated SCEIS master data elements, including General Ledger accounts, Commitment Items, Funded Programs, and Funds, consistent with GASB, governmental accounting standards, and established state accounting conventions and methodologies. After the division lead approves the proposal, creates the master data element in SCEIS.

Performs other related duties as assigned to support agency objectives.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of state government fiscal and accounting processes. SCEIS experience, advanced Excel skills, and Microsoft Office applications preferred. Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and agencies. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) certification.

Additional Comments

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Comptroller General's Office (CGO) is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. CGO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Background Check: A pre-employment background check will be conducted and employment will be contingent on passing the background check. CGO reserves the right to rescind any employment offer in the event our review of your background develops information, including opinions of previous employer or colleagues that cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the States Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, CGO employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

College Transcripts: Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are required to provide an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific time frame required by that area, after hiring.

Supplemental Questions: 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.

Telecommuting: Employees may be eligible for alternate work scheduling and telecommuting opportunities. Such arrangements, if approved, will be at the sole discretion of the agency and subject to be modified or discontinued at any time. Eligibility for telecommuting requires one year of agency service.

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.

01

Do you have a bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered "No", do you have a combination of education and experience that may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of a bachelors degree?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of professional experience do you have in accounting, auditing, finance, banking, or a closely related field?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-7 years
• 8 or more years

04

If you have SCEIS/SAP experience, briefly describe the functions you have performed, including any experience with General Ledger accounts, Commitment Items, Funded Programs, Funds, or master data.

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Comptroller Generals Office Address 1200 Senate St

305 Wade Hampton Building

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-734-2121

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.