Fiscal Technician I / 61013816

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks a Fiscal Technician I to perform complex financial and accounting duties for the county office, including processing transactions and maintaining audit-ready records. Responsibilities include preparing financial summaries, ensuring proper authorization, and supporting staff with expenditure requests in compliance with policy.

The role covers procurement, vehicle coordination, and reporting to support agency programs for vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher required.
• Ability to perform complex financial and accounting duties.
• Experience with spreadsheet and accounting software is preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement laws and audit requirements a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial and accounting duties for the county office.
• Prepare and maintain financial summaries and reports for the agency.
• Maintain audit trails and supporting records for compliance.
• Process accounts payable/receivable and staff travel reimbursements.

Skills

Financial accounting

Excel

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Tools

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

Job description

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.

High School Diploma or higher.

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.

Benefits

• 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