Accounting Fiscal Manager I (61034278)

$73,116 - $87,739/Yr

State of South Carolina

Full-time - Mid Level

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Accounting Fiscal Manager I oversees the financial operations of the accounting department within the South Carolina Department of Transportation. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions, managing audits, and preparing financial reports in compliance with GAAP. The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervises financial staff in the day-to-day operations of the accounting department.
• Prepares performance evaluations and coaches, counsels, and trains employees.
• Monitors work processes and promotes initiatives and teamwork within the organization.
• Ensures dependability and accuracy of accounting-related activities.
• Manages and reviews the verification of the accuracy of system operations.
• Reports issues and actions taken to correct to the Accounting Manager.
• Manages and reviews the routine analysis and reconciliation of accounting and sub-ledger activities.
• Conducts and coordinates monthly balance sheet reviews.
• Provides financial reporting and financial statements as assigned and required.
• Ensures that all interfaces are accurately and timely posted to the accounting system.
• Assists with the management of the year-end financial audit of SCDOT.
• Prepares year-end financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Reviews and/or prepares schedules, footnotes, financial reports, adjusting and closing entries.
• Works with management on review, correction, and response to any external audit firm recommendations and/or findings.
• Assists with financial billing, payment reviews, and audits by FHWA, the State Auditor, or others.
• Implements corrective action as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Veteran Preference Statement