Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III

University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,526 - 65,658; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Paid Holidays

Professional Development

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking an Accountant / Fiscal Analyst III in Richland County, Columbia, SC to manage capital project requisitions, enter receipts for pay apps, and support leadership through the approval and closeout processes. The role coordinates between ERP systems and Facilities CMMS, ensuring accurate accounting and budget adherence.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, with expertise in PeopleSoft ERP and CMMS, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 2+ years of job-related experience or equivalent combination of certs/training/education/experience.
• Experience with ERP (PeopleSoft) and Facilities CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial management, or investment principles; office practices and procedures; financial statement analysis; budget development processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist Director of Facilities Administration & Finance and other leadership in preparing state and/or internal projects through the approval process; serve as lead with amending project changes on correct forms for review.
• Communicate the status of each project throughout the approval workflow.
• Establish approved projects in both Facilities CMMS and the University’s ERP; update budget information according to approved budget changes.
• Serve as financial liaison with the Controller’s Office Capital Asset team.
• Reconcile projects to ensure accounting information is accurate in the University’s ERP and Facilities CMMS; act on discrepancies with proper departmental constituents.
• Prepare monthly reports to demonstrate project reconciliation status and activity.
• Pre‑and post‑project closeout documentation; submit documentation through appropriate channels to close completed projects; update project statuses in Facilities CMMS.
• Reconcile and update monthly Facilities capital fund accounts; perform journal vouchers and journal entries as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job-related field

Tools

PeopleSoft ERP

Facilities CMMS

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Job Details

Title: Accountant / Fiscal Analyst III

Level: P2 - Professional

Business Unit: Division of Administration and Finance

Location: Richland County, Columbia, SC

Pay Range: $52,526 - $65,658

Standard Working Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (may require flexible schedule to meet department needs)

Basis: 12 months

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist Director of Facilities Administration & Finance and other leadership in preparing state and/or internal projects through the approval process; serve as lead with amending project changes on correct forms for review.
• Communicate the status of each project throughout the approval workflow.
• Establish approved projects in both Facilities CMMS and the University’s ERP; update budget information according to approved budget changes.
• Serve as financial liaison with the Controller’s Office Capital Asset team.
• Reconcile projects to ensure accounting information is accurate in the University’s ERP and Facilities CMMS; act on discrepancies with proper departmental constituents.
• Prepare monthly reports to demonstrate project reconciliation status and activity.
• Pre‑and post‑project closeout documentation; submit documentation through appropriate channels to close completed projects; update project statuses in Facilities CMMS.
• Reconcile and update monthly Facilities capital fund accounts; perform journal vouchers and journal entries as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with ERP (PeopleSoft) and Facilities CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, financial management, or investment principles; office practices and procedures; financial statement analysis; budget development processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Other Information

Veterans' Preference Statement: The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and values the skills and experience military veterans bring to the workforce.

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, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Required Documents

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