Public Sector Senior Accountant — Cash, GL & Reporting

Talentify; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County School District One in South Carolina seeks a Senior Accountant to manage daily cash positions, prepare financial and management reports, and support the ACFR. Reports to the Executive Director of Finance and works under occasional supervision to ensure accurate general ledger entries and compliance with state laws.

The role encompasses monitoring cash accounts, preparing capital project reports, and coordinating with district staff and external entities to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/financial management or related field, plus two years of government accounting or cash management experience.
• Candidate should demonstrate strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of public sector accounting and financial reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily cash position and prepares management reports.
• Maintains general ledger accounts and records various district revenues and payments.
• Prepares drafts of financial statements and reports for review by administration.
• Assists in year-end accruals and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Processes and analyzes capital project and construction accounts and funds.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cash management

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/financial management

Job description

Richland County School District One in South Carolina seeks a Senior Accountant to manage daily cash positions, prepare financial and management reports, and support the ACFR. Reports to the Executive Director of Finance and works under occasional supervision to ensure accurate general ledger entries and compliance with state laws.

The role encompasses monitoring cash accounts, preparing capital project reports, and coordinating with district staff and external entities to ensure timely