Senior Accountant — Public Finance & Reporting

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Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Richland County School District One in South Carolina is seeking a Senior Accountant to administer daily cash position, maintain general ledger accounts, and prepare financial reports for management review. The role supports capital projects, construction accounts and State/Local funding draws, reporting to the Executive Director of Finance.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with two years of government accounting or cash management experience.

Qualifications

Requires Bachelor's degree in accounting, financial management or related field and two years in government accounting or cash management.
Experience preparing financial statements, reports and ACFR preferred.
Ability to manage multiple accounts, perform reconciliations and monitor cash position.

Responsibilities

Monitors the District's cash position daily and reports abnormalities to management.
Analyzes and records general ledger accounts and prepares journals.
Maintains Construction in Progress and capital project accounts with reconciliations.
Prepares monthly financials, retainage payable and managers' GL entries.
Prepares drafts of financial statements and ACFR documents.
Draws down state, local and bond funds; liaises with County Treasurer.