Accounts Payable Analyst — Growth in Higher Education

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The Accounts Payable Analyst role at State of South Carolina handles AP payment requests, postings, updates, reconciling, auditing, and preparing invoices for payment. It requires strong knowledge of accounting principles and state government practices, plus analytical skills to resolve AP exceptions and assist with process improvements.

Candidates should demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and a proactive approach to ensure timely and accurate payments in a public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 2 years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Processes AP payment requests, postings, updates, reconciliations, audits, and invoice payments.
• Researches AP exceptions and determines solutions.

Skills

Accounting principles

Government accounting

Financial analysis

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

The Accounts Payable Analyst role at State of South Carolina handles AP payment requests, postings, updates, reconciling, auditing, and preparing invoices for payment. It requires strong knowledge of accounting principles and state government practices, plus analytical skills to resolve AP exceptions and assist with process improvements.

Candidates should demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and a proactive approach to ensure timely and accurate payments in a public-sector environment.