Grants Budget & Compliance Specialist

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Grants Financial Specialist in the Finance Division to create and maintain financial records for grant requirements under limited supervision. You will verify transactions, reconcile budgets, and draft budget amendments to support internal controls and fiscal stability.

You will work with SCEIS to process grant-related accounts payable, prepare entries, and communicate with the State Treasurer’s Office on payments and deposits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with experience in business, personnel, grant-in-aid or public administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and management, orally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of grants and state/federal workplace laws.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to plan multiple priorities.
• Excellent customer service and interactions with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain financial records for grant requirements.
• Verify and document financial transactions and related administration.
• Reconcile grant and contract budgets for funding and spending accuracy.
• Draft budget amendments to strengthen internal controls and fiscal stability.
• Assist with grant budget revisions as requirements change.
• Process grant-related accounts payable in SCEIS and prepare related entries.
• Coordinate with the State Treasurer’s Office on grant payments and deposits.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end budget analyses and provide status reports.
• Track grant expenditures and POs with finance and grant personnel.
• Assist in preparation and submission of financial reports to grantors and external parties.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration

Tools

SCEIS

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Grants Financial Specialist in the Finance Division to create and maintain financial records for grant requirements under limited supervision. You will verify transactions, reconcile budgets, and draft budget amendments to support internal controls and fiscal stability.

You will work with SCEIS to process grant-related accounts payable, prepare entries, and communicate with the State Treasurer’s Office on payments and deposits.