<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number STA00650PO25 Job Family Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis Job Function Capital Assets USC Market Title Capital Assets Senior Accountant Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132881 Job Level P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Capital Projects Manager 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> <ul> <li>Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch </li></ul> <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 Capital Projects Manager is responsible for the professional accounting activities and fiscal management of 250+ capital and maintenance projects which includes research and analysis of projects, verification and documentation of financial transactions, reconciliation of all funding sources, determination of capitalization and construction in progress, and reporting capital projects to include review and preparation of monthly and annual reports and recording.</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>CPA or CGFO preferred. </li><li>PeopleSoft or other ERP Experience preferred. </li><li>Higher Education experience preferred. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, capital financing, debt management, tax, banking, budgeting, financial management or investment. </li><li>Knowledge of capital assets and GAAP capitalization. </li><li>Knowledge of state capital budgeting accounting processes. </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, organizes, 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>Manage all Capital Project functions for General Accounting in the Controller's Office to include reviewing all capital projects on a monthly basis to ensure proper funding and to</p> <p>determine proper funding sources to cover monthly expenditures; Completing and submitting all bond draws and ICPF transfers to the State Treasurer's Office, Foundation Fund requests and internal transfers accurately and timely; Ensuring all SCEIS entries within the state's accounting system and University journal entries reflecting project funding are recorded timely and accurately.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty</p> <p>Establishing and closing projects as forms are received from Facilities as well as processing all budget changes; Initiating requests for Capital Reserve and Lottery funding from the state as notification of state appropriations are received and Managing and Analyzing E&GMR funds and Housing Maintenance reserves, including making transfers from tuition. Review, analyze and evaluate existing policies, programs, plans, systems, operations, procedures and documents to develop improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and productivity; assist in developing program performance standards.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty</p> <p>Manage Project Costing and Construction-In-Process (CIP) for all Capitalized Capital</p> <p>Projects ensuring all month-end interfaces are successfully run between Project Costing and the Asset Management System while verifying accuracy of all transactions. Analyze projects for completion status to ensure the proper recording of assets and reclassifications from CIP to proper asset categories (Land, Building, Building Improvement, etc.). Complete review on at least a quarterly basis.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>Review, analyze and prepare all monthly and annual reports for the Capital Projects to</p> <p>include monthly submission of Capital Projects expenditures to the SC state Comptroller General's Office for the Statewide Permanent Improvement Reporting System (SPIRS) as well as various reports needed by the University's Chief Financial Officer. Ensure coordination with University Facilities and Capital Financing departments on deadlines, timelines and preparation guidelines for monthly and annual reporting.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty</p> <p>Manage the reconciliation process to include but not limited to reconciliation of the Capital Project Costing ledger to the General Ledger, all bond funds reconciled to the State Treasurer's Office Debt Management Reports, reconciliation of SPIRS (Statewide Permanent Improvement Reporting System) reports received from the State Comptroller General's Office for each campus, maintenance and reconciliation of the Retainage Schedule, E&GMR funds and Housing Maintenance reserves, and reconciliation of Construction In Process (CIP) including the Year-End Roll-forward. Ensure all reconciliations are timely and accurate.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25</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 08/13/2025 Job Close Date 08/20/2025 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 August 20, 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/192957 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 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? </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>