Public Finance Technician I — Audit & Procurement

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 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

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a Fiscal Technician I to perform complex financial and accounting duties for the Marlboro County office. The role includes managing transactions, preparing financial reports, and maintaining audit trails in strict accordance with state policies.

The position requires a High School Diploma or higher, knowledge of accounting practices, and the ability to operate within a team to support staff with expenditures, procurement, and travel

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial and accounting duties for the county office, including transactions for all operating accounts and generate financial summaries and audit-ready records.
• Maintain organized, secure audit trails of financial records and support compliance with policies.
• Screen transactions for accuracy and proper authorization; advise staff on expenditure requests to ensure policy compliance.
• Build and maintain spreadsheets tracking allocation and expenditure of funds; coordinate accounting matters for audits and inquiries.
• Procure office supplies and equipment in compliance with state laws; manage requisitions, orders, and inventory.
• Review and process routine accounts payable/receivable and staff travel reimbursements.
• Coordinate the agency vehicle fleet; ensure vehicles are safe, maintained, and efficiently used.
• Protect PII and safeguard agency networks and data; participate in emergency/disaster services as directed.

Job description

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a Fiscal Technician I to perform complex financial and accounting duties for the Marlboro County office. The role includes managing transactions, preparing financial reports, and maintaining audit trails in strict accordance with state policies.

The position requires a High School Diploma or higher, knowledge of accounting practices, and the ability to operate within a team to support staff with expenditures, procurement, and travel