South Carolina Voucher Supervisor / 61015652

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid vacation 15 days

Paid sick leave 15 days

13 paid holidays

Parental leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a Supervisor to manage the childcare voucher payment system staff, ensuring accurate and timely payments in line with guidelines. The role includes training, mentoring, and supporting staff for strong performance and growth.

Responsibilities include supervising payment processing, resolving policy issues with partners, and coordinating system maintenance to ensure efficient transactions and accurate monthly claims reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in related area such as accounting, business administration, finance, auditing, or budgeting.
• Master’s Degree or higher may substitute for required work experience.
• At least three years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals and state government accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff who process payments and respond to provider inquiries.
• Coordinate system maintenance for efficient transaction processing.
• Process Foster Care overpayment recoupments and assist Accounts Payable leadership with releasing payments.
• Monitor payment processing error files and manage provider enrollment and updates for direct deposit.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Training & mentoring

Payment processing

Policy interpretation

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Master's degree preferred or substituted for experience

Job description

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties:

The South Carolina Voucher Supervisor manages the South Carolina Childcare Voucher payment system staff to ensure childcare provider payments are processed accurately and on time in accordance with federal, state, and agency guidelines. The role also provides training, mentoring, and support to staff to promote strong performance and professional growth.

Key responsibilities include supervising staff who process payments and respond to provider inquiries, working with agency personnel and vendors to resolve issues and interpret policies, and coordinating system maintenance for efficient transaction processing. The position also processes Foster Care overpayment recoupments and assists Accounts Payable leadership with reviewing and releasing payments.

Additional duties include monitoring payment processing error files, managing provider enrollment and updates for direct deposit, generating and balancing monthly childcare claims and payment reports, assisting with year-end reporting, and performing other related tasks as assigned.

A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business, or related field and two (2) years of professional experience in a related area such as accounting business administration, finance, auditing, or budgeting.

A Master's Degree or higher in accounting, business, or related field may be substituted for required work experience.

At least three years of supervisory experience preferred.

Must have a sound working knowledge of the fundamentals of accounting as well as knowledge or ability to quickly learn SC state government accounting processes and systems.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

DIVISION: Financial Services / Richland County