Accountant/Fiscal Analyst - Homeland Security

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a dedicated individual for a grant management role to assist in the administration and financial reporting of the Homeland Security Grant Program. This position requires a Bachelor's degree along with significant experience in accounting or fiscal management. Key responsibilities include supporting grant applicants, ensuring compliance with fiscal regulations, and utilizing analytical skills to manage financial records accurately. The ideal candidate will also have proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience in accounting or fiscal management.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and reports.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for grant recipients and manage reimbursement processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding grants management.
• Compile and coordinate grant-related tasks, including audits and reporting.

Skills

Accounting principles

Auditing practices

Fiscal management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

General Responsibility
Responsible for assisting and supporting the creation and maintenance of grant accounting records for the planning, development, coordination and administration of South Carolina's Homeland Security Grant Program. Provide fiscal management and support services for grant recipients and maintains compliance with federal regulations regarding grants management and reporting. Collect, assimilate, and assist in ensuring the accuracy of all financial and programmatic reporting to the federal funding agency for the Homeland Security Grant Program.

Specific Duties

• Provide direct support for grant recipients to include processing requests for reimbursement, grant revisions, grant extensions, procurement review, budget deobligation/closeouts, property control, etc. Assist with grants accounting functions and ensure accuracy of grant application budgets, spreadsheets and other related financial data. Assist with the development of contact lists for all grant recipients with comments.
• Assist with the coordination and compilation of grant-related tasks such as the indirect cost proposal, internal audit, state audit questionnaire, federal project review forms, property control and other fiscal/progress reports, as needed. Reconcile situations when files are out of balance. Research errors and ensures corrective action is taken. Assist in the preparation of grant applications and reporting requirements. Support regional outreach activities as well as addressing concerns of grant applicants statewide.
• Collect, assimilate and assist in ensuring the accuracy of all financial and programmatic reporting to the federal funding agency for the Homeland Security Grant Program.
• Maintain compliance with federal guidelines regarding grants administration to include auditing, procurement, indirect costs, budgeting, reimbursement requests, etc.
• Review and recommend improvements as needed to the Electronic Grant Management System, and when changes are made, verify that they have been implemented correctly.
• Performs additional duties, as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

• A bachelors degree and 6 years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing or fiscal management experience. Relevant experience can be substituted for degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, budgeting and financial management and state government fiscal accounting processes.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports. Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding grants and fiscal management of federal revenue.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are essential.
• Must be proficient in Windows-based computer programs to include Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, and possess accurate typing skills.
• Position requires a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Overnight travel may be required for training or meetings and could last up to one week.
• Use of various data processing equipment which may have to be carried or moved (boxes of papers or documentation). Weight limits could reach 30 lbs.