Senior Compliance Analyst

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Paid tuition

Dependent scholarships

Annual leave

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks a Senior Compliance Analyst to ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory requirements. This role conducts monitoring and research of compliance matters and implements applicable policies within the University Controller's Office.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of accounting, budgeting, fiscal management, and the ability to analyze complex financial data.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of federal/state fiscal accounting processes and regulatory matters.
• Understanding 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and research compliance matters across university operations.
• Implement applicable policies within the University Controller's Office.
• Analyze financial data and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with departments to address findings and remediate issues.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Budgeting

Fiscal management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Tools

PeopleSoft ERP

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.