Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking an Accountant to provide financial analysis and ensure the accuracy of fiscal data within its facilities management systems. The role requires oversight of accounting tasks, a bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in PeopleSoft and Excel. This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to flexible work hours to meet departmental needs.

Benefits

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience.
• Preferred experience with PeopleSoft and/or ERP systems.
• Strong financial analysis abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the review and processing of system generated journal entries.
• Assists with expense reconciliation in university ERP as book of record to CMMS.
• Reviews time reporting in university ERP to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping principles

Strong EXCEL skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job-related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

CMMS systems

Job description

Logo:Posting Number:

STA00452PO25

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 Band:

6

Approved Starting Salary:

$49,396

Advertised Salary Range:

$49,396-$61,745

Location of Vacancy:

SC

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Fiscal Accounting

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.

Advertised Job Summary:

Performs accounting and administrative duties to ensure accuracy of all department fiscal and time keeping data within the Facilities Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and the University’s ERP system (PeopleSoft.)

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with PeopleSoft and/or other Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP)Systems as well as experience with facilities CMMS systems.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping principles and practices. Ability to interpret andapply financial procedures and regulations. Ability to perform analysis of financial records. Strong EXCEL skills.

Job Duty:

Oversees the review and processing of system generated journal entries for CMMS systems. Reconciles the journal entries to ensure accuracy and coordinates with facilities and campus stakeholders to ensure timely correction of any outstanding errors. Ensures appropriate costs have been posted in both systems to allow for timely billing of campus partners. Bills campus business partners and maintains receivables for those transactions.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

25

Job Duty:

Assists with the recording and reconciliation of expenses posted in university ERP as book of record to CMMS. Makes corrections in CMMS to record any missing transactions and/or prepares any necessary corrections or journal entries to make corrections in ERP to complete reconciliation process.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

15

Job Duty:

Creates and maintains documented procedures for all job duties assigned to the position

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

5

Job Duty:

Reviews time reporting in university ERP to ensure that facilities employees are reporting their time accurately and by the appropriate deadlines. Reconciles time reporting between CMMS and ERP.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

25

Job Duty:

Assists Accounting Manager with special projects as needed. Also, cross-trains and performs other duties as required to support the Administration and Finance related departments (including but not limited to capital project reconciliation, utility reconciliation, and payables submission and tracking).

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Prepares and maintains a p-card expense reconciliation between CMMS and ERP reviewing for timely posting and accurate cost accounting in both systems.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:

No

Hazardous weather category:

Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies:

1

Job Open Date:

06/10/2025

Job Close Date:

07/24/2025

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 July 24, 2025.

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

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/188760

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.