<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number STA00519PO25 Job Family Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis Job Function Accounting USC Market Title Accountant Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132821 Job Level P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Senior Accountant - General Ledger Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Controller's Office State Pay Band 6 Approved Starting Salary $54,165 Advertised Salary Range $54,165 - $65,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule</p> <p>Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch</p> <p>Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.</p> <p>Basis 12 months Job Search Category Fiscal Accounting</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits for FTE Positions</p> <p>The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>The Senior Accountant - General Ledger position performs and manages complex financial accounting general ledger system for General Accounting in the Controller's Office to include creation and maintenance of accounting records for the General Ledger and Capital Assets, verification and documentation of financial transactions, preparation of monthly and annual reports, monthly reconciliations, and assistance with reporting functions for the annual financial statements.</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <p>Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.</p> <p>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, banking, budgeting, financial management or investment. </li><li>Knowledge of state government fiscal accounting processes. </li><li>Knowledge of financial statement analysis. </li><li>Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports. </li><li>Ability to plan, organize, review and supervise the work of subordinates. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively. </li></ul> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <p>Manages and reviews journal entries to analysis and approval of all entries in the General Ledger financial system. Assist the departments and campuses on proper procedures as it relates to making journal entries.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty</p> <p>Manages, analyzes and reviews the accumulation, verification and submission of bi-monthly payroll and various monthly accounting data into the general ledger accounting system.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty</p> <p>Performs financial analysis and reconciliations for banking accounts, state subfunds. Ensures proper reporting of reconciliations and recording of differences to include in both the General Ledger and the SCEIS (state) System. Collects, assimilates and ensures the accuracy of financial data for internal and external reporting requirements.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty</p> <p>Performs monthly analytics and review of Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts. Identifies variances and ensures accounts are aligned with historical balances within acceptable variances.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty</p> <p>Processes return check activity through coordination with the Banking and Treasury Management. This includes recording the journal entry for the receivable and communicating the return check to the department or campus.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>Reviews, analyzes and evaluates existing policies, programs, plans, systems, operations, procedures and documents to develop improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and productivity; assists in developing program performance standards.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.</p> <p>Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 06/30/2025 Job Close Date 09/27/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.</p> <p>We are only accepting applications submitted by September 27, 2025.</p> <p>The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Health and Life Insurance </li><li>Retirement Programs </li><li>Paid Tuition </li><li>Dependent Scholarships </li><li>Annual Leave </li><li>Sick Leave </li><li>13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>Professional Development Opportunities </li></ul> <p>Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189860 EEO Statement</p> <p>The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree and 3 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience? </li></ul> </li><li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Resume </li><li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Letter of Recommendation 1 </li><li>Letter of Recommendation 2 </li><li>Letter of Recommendation 3 </li><li>Other Supporting Documents </li></ul>