Accountant/Fiscal Analyst I (Accounts Receivable) - 60003460

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SC Educational Television (SCETV) is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to work under the Controller and CFO. The role analyzes receivables, ensures compliance with federal/state regulations, and prepares procedural updates as needed.

Provides technical assistance and ad hoc reports while coordinating with internal and external customers. Responsibilities include processing payments, reconciling receipts, generating aging reports, and maintaining documentation in SCEIS.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.
• Bachelor's degree with accounting courses may substitute for required experience.
• Bachelor's degree with accounting courses.
• Associates degree in accounting, finance, business or related field with two years of related experience.
• High school diploma with four years of related accounting experience.
• Knowledge of SCEIS accounting module.
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial management.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts receivable functions including processing checks, ACH/Wires, interdepartmental transfers and refunds in compliance with policies.
• Scan documentation into SCEIS and attach to receivable documents for approval.
• Monitor receivables email and respond to inquiries; ensure timely invoicing.
• Contact State Treasurer's Office for postings and resolve payment issues.
• Generate reports analyzing receipts and financial data for expenses and processes.
• Track monthly ageing report and contact customers to resolve outstanding receivables.
• Process employee travel requests and expenses electronically in SCEIS Central.
• Respond to travel inquiries and ensure documentation is complete for approval.
• Review and update agency regulations/policies to ensure compliance.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Data presentation

Collaboration

Interpreting financial data

Education

High school diploma required

Bachelor's or associate with accounting courses

Two years accounting/finance experience

Tools

SCEIS accounting module

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About Our Agency:

South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences, and strengthens communities while working to create a stronger, more connected, and informed South Carolina. SCETV provides national and local content to classrooms via internet services Knowitall.org and PBS Learning Media. SCETV also provides teacher training and re-certification in face-to-face and online settings.

JOB PURPOSE:

Serves as the Accounts Receivable Specialist for SC Educational Television and SC Public Radio. Responsible to the Controller and CFO in performance of professional accounts receivable duties. Effectively communicates verbally and in writing with internal and external customers. Analyzes the validity and accuracy of all receivables, ensures fiscal compliance with Federal, State, and Agency regulations and prepares procedural updates, as needed. Provides technical assistance to personnel and produces ad hoc reports, as directed. Performs other related accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

• Perform all aspects of the accounts receivables functions processing incoming checks, ACH/Wires, interdepartmental transfers and refunds in compliance with SCETV and Comptroller General (CG) policies and procedures. All documentation must be scanned into SCEIS when received and attached to SCEIS (1200, 1300, 1400, 2000 and 2100) receivable documents for approval by the Controller. Monitors the accounts receivables email inbox daily to ensure timely processing of Request-to-Bills/Customer Invoices along with timely responses to internal and external inquiries.


• Facilitates the process of contacting SC State Treasurer’s Office for postings to the Wells Fargo banking General Account and Sub Accounts, as needed. Serves as the Agency liaison, effectively communicating with internal and external customers to research and resolve ACH/EFT receipt of payment issues.


• Generate reports to analyze all receipts used to compile financial and statistical data impacting the Agency expenses and other fiscal processes. Tracks the monthly ageing report for all outstanding receivables and contacts customers to resolve issues with outstanding receivables.


• Processes employee travel requests and expenses electronically through SCEIS Central. Monitors the Travel email inbox providing timely responses to employee inquiries, while ensuring all supporting documentation is completed and attached for approval from the SC Comptroller General’s Office.


• Reviews and recommends updates to applicable Agency Regulations, Polices and forms to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Agency regulations, policies and guidance. Maintains knowledge of best practices to effectively communicate internal controls and provide technical assistance to personnel agency-wide on the processes.


• Completes Ad hoc reporting and other duties as assigned by the Controller and/or CFO.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma and professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.


• A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses may be substituted for the required work experience.


• A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses.


• An associates degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and two (2) years of professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.


• A high school diploma and four (4) years of professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.


• Knowledge of SCEIS accounting module.


• Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, auditing, budgeting and financial management.


• Knowledge of state government fiscal and accounting practices and financial statement analysis.


• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records, and reports.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and communicate financial data accurately and efficiently.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.


• Effective communication, data presentation and collaboration skills, with the ability to present financial and business information clearly and concisely.


• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, tact, and sound judgment.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

SCETV is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. SCETV 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. Some positions require a pre-employment drug test. SCETV reserves the right to rescind any employment offer in the event our review of your background develops information, including opinions of previous employers 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 State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, SCETV employees are considered essential and may be required to work in times of a state declared 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 fifteen (15) days of hire. Failure to provide official transcripts may lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Driving Record:

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

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 positio n.

Alternative Work Schedules:

Alternative Work Schedules are available after one (1) year of employment, subject to agency approval.

Remote Work:

The option to work partially remote is available after one (1) year of employment if you are new to state government and subject to agency approval.