Senior Compliance Analyst

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays (including anextended

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a Senior Compliance Analyst to ensure adherence to institutional, state, and federal regulatory requirements within the DAF Controller's Office.

The role involves monitoring compliance matters, researching regulations, and implementing policies to support financial integrity and accountability across university operations.

Qualifications

• Experience applying accounting and budgeting principles in a complex environment.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal requirements.
• Research compliance matters and implement applicable policies.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Budgeting

Data analysis

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Tools

PeopleSoft

ERP experience

Job description

Senior Compliance Analyst

Department: DAF Controller's Office

Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

The Senior Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable institutional, state, and federal regulatory requirements through monitoring and researching compliance matters and implementing applicable policies within the University Controller's Office.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of or demonstrated ability to understand federal and state fiscal accounting processes and regulatory matters.
• Knowledge of or demonstrated ability to understand higher education and state government fiscal accounting processes.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to problem-solve and research effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications

• PeopleSoft or other ERP experience
• Higher education experience
• Audit experience
• Sponsored award and/or contract accounting experience

Job Close Date

09/24/2026

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.