Senior Compliance Analyst – Higher Education & Grants

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement programs

Paid tuition

Dependent scholarships

Annual leave

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Senior Compliance Analyst at University of South Carolina in Columbia will ensure adherence to applicable state and federal regulations, overseeing sponsored award compliance and reporting. The role requires strong knowledge of accounting and regulatory requirements, with emphasis on accuracy and process improvement.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience, plus familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a job-related field and 3+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education/certification/training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees sponsored award compliance and time-and-effort reporting (25%).
• Leads subrecipient monitoring and invoicing with risk assessment and reviews (25%).
• Monitors regulatory reporting requirements and ensures timely submissions (20%).
• Investigates and resolves complex inquiries, advising on policies and regulations (15%).
• Reviews policies and procedures to improve efficiency and ensure compliance (15%).

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Compliance Analyst at University of South Carolina in Columbia will ensure adherence to applicable state and federal regulations, overseeing sponsored award compliance and reporting. The role requires strong knowledge of accounting and regulatory requirements, with emphasis on accuracy and process improvement.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience, plus familiarity with ERP systems.