Fiscal Technician I / 61013816

State of South Carolina; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Social Services is hiring a Fiscal Technician I to support county financial operations, including processing transactions and maintaining essential financial summaries and audit trails. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to policy, and reliability in handling funds.

The position covers tasks such as accounts payable/receivable, travel reimbursements, procurement, vehicle coordination, protection of PII, and emergency disaster-management duties as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Completion of this employment application is required in full; a resume may be included but cannot substitute the application form.

Responsibilities

• The Fiscal Technician I performs complex financial and accounting duties for the county office, including financial transactions for all county operating accounts and preparing financial summaries and statistical reports.
• Maintains an audit trail of all financial records and ensures compliance with policy.
• Screens and authorizes expenditure requests, advising staff as needed to ensure policy compliance.
• Builds and maintains spreadsheets for tracking allocation and expenditure of Independent Living funds; acts as liaison for accounting matters and reports for audits.
• Procures supplies and equipment in line with procurement laws; maintains records of requisitions and purchases.
• Reviews and processes routine accounts payable/receivable and staff travel reimbursements.
• Serves as agency Vehicle Coordinator; manages fleet operations and vehicle maintenance.
• Protects PII, safeguards networks and data; performs disaster management duties and participates in DSNAP as required.
• Retrieves mail, processes outgoing mail, and provides backup support for front desk and staff.

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Job description

Posting number: 192672

Department: Department of Social Services

Division: Financial Services

Job classification: Fiscal Technician I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Health Services, Social Services, Human Services, Community and Social Services

Summary

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the
South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.
Job Duties:

• The Fiscal Technician I performs complex financial and accounting duties for the county office, including financial transactions for all county operating accounts. Prepares and maintains all necessary financial summaries and statistical reports for the agency. Maintains appropriate records for audit purposes.

• Performs all complex financial and accounting functions for the county office, which includes all incoming funds and all disbursements and expenditures. Maintains an organized, secure, and compliant audit trail of all financial records.

• Screens all financial transactions and expenditure requests for accuracy, proper authorization, and adherence to all state and agency financial policy, procedure, and guidelines. Assists and advise staff regarding expenditure requests to ensure compliance with financial policies.

• Build and maintains custom spreadsheets for tracking the allocation and expenditure of Independent Living funds. Acts as liaison for the agency on all accounting and financial matters and is responsible for the collection, compilation and reporting of information for audit and inquiry processes. Processes year-end and other reports as requested.

• Procures office supplies, furniture, and equipment in strict compliance with state procurement laws, regulations, spending thresholds, and agency policies. Prepares and maintains records of purchases requisitions and purchases orders. Controls agency supply and equipment inventory. Distributes supplies. Responsible for equipment maintenance, repairs, and servicing.

• Reviews, reconciles, and/or processes routine accounts receivable and payable invoices. Prepares, reviews, and processes staff travel requests and reimbursements.

• Serves as agency Vehicle Coordinator. Manages the day-to-day operations of the agency's state fleet vehicles. Ensures all vehicles are safe, properly maintained, and efficiently used.

• Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.

• Performs emergency disaster management services to include American Red Cross sheltering duties and other emergency shelter services as directed. Participates in DSNAP as required.

• Retrieves daily mail from the post office. Processes outgoing regular and certified mail. Provides operational backup for internal office needs, including administrative staff, Business Manager, and front desk coverage. Performs additional duties as requested to maintain office services to the community and within the agency.

Examples of duties

High School Diploma or higher.

Supplemental information

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.
If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

DIVISION: Fiscal Technician / Marlboro County