Job Description
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
The AP Accountant serves as lead accountant for reconciling and submitting invoices for payment and other reimbursement requirements (e.g., official travel Veteran Honor Guard Volunteer stipend, miscellaneous individual reimbursement, utility, and lease payments). Reconciles accounting inputs, creates and processes associated accounting journal entries. Processes payables from various offices accurately and timely for payment with the appropriate supporting documentation and authorizations. Ensures agency procedures are followed and accurate and timely payments are made with internal and external customers being served as needed. The individual receives limited daily supervision and is required to exercise sound judgment and initiative.
Responsibilities of the AP Accountant:
• Processes vendor invoices for payment within three days of receipt. This includes purchase orders, travel vouchers, direct payments, credit memos and complex accounts. Complex accounts include Verizon and Segra that require Excel spreadsheets to be reconciled. Invoices must be matched to the appropriate purchase orders, and if direct pay, must have appropriate approvals and funding. Processes Inter Departmental Transfers (IDT's) request/document for payment within three days of receipt. These will be processed as approved by different offices. AP keying procedures and State guidelines should be followed.
• Research outstanding invoices, payment inquiries, past due amounts, and vendor issues. Identify correct PO's for past due payments and ensure proper approvals are included for direct payments. Ensure accurate data, account codes, and supporting documentation comply with agency procedures.
• Create reports, conduct audits (e.g., Nursing Resident Personal Fund account, official travel reimbursements/ payments). Enter, validate, and maintain accounting entries and associated records. Apply Governmental Accounting Standards Boards principles to all work.
• Prepares budgetary transfers to include grant budget transfers, journal entry corrections using the upload feature and cash transfers as needed to clear disbursement errors or as requested by external agencies.
• Provides effective day-to-day guidance to the Finance staff and divisions that results in a timely and accurate response to workflow. Communicates effectively the procedures of state government. Ensure processes are followed to be in compliance with rules and regulations and are efficient and effective, maximizing the use of technology.
• Approve payable documents in workflow to ensure payments are processed timely.
• Other duties and required.
Minimum Requirements:
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or finance and experience in professional level accounting, auditing or financial management with five years of government finance experience.
• Knowledge of the State's fiscal policies and procedures.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Additional Requirements:
• Position requires non-essential declaration.
• Position may require reporting to work during emergency situations.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Additional Comments:
The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, *** (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
The AP Accountant serves as lead accountant for reconciling and submitting invoices for payment and other reimbursement requirements (e.g., official travel Veteran Honor Guard Volunteer stipend, miscellaneous individual reimbursement, utility, and lease payments). Reconciles accounting inputs, creates and processes associated accounting journal entries. Processes payables from various offices accurately and timely for payment with the appropriate supporting documentation and authorizations. Ensures agency procedures are followed and accurate and timely payments are made with internal and external customers being served as needed. The individual receives limited daily supervision and is required to exercise sound judgment and initiative.
Responsibilities of the AP Accountant:
• Processes vendor invoices for payment within three days of receipt. This includes purchase orders, travel vouchers, direct payments, credit memos and complex accounts. Complex accounts include Verizon and Segra that require Excel spreadsheets to be reconciled. Invoices must be matched to the appropriate purchase orders, and if direct pay, must have appropriate approvals and funding. Processes Inter Departmental Transfers (IDT's) request/document for payment within three days of receipt. These will be processed as approved by different offices. AP keying procedures and State guidelines should be followed.
• Research outstanding invoices, payment inquiries, past due amounts, and vendor issues. Identify correct PO's for past due payments and ensure proper approvals are included for direct payments. Ensure accurate data, account codes, and supporting documentation comply with agency procedures.
• Create reports, conduct audits (e.g., Nursing Resident Personal Fund account, official travel reimbursements/ payments). Enter, validate, and maintain accounting entries and associated records. Apply Governmental Accounting Standards Boards principles to all work.
• Prepares budgetary transfers to include grant budget transfers, journal entry corrections using the upload feature and cash transfers as needed to clear disbursement errors or as requested by external agencies.
• Provides effective day-to-day guidance to the Finance staff and divisions that results in a timely and accurate response to workflow. Communicates effectively the procedures of state government. Ensure processes are followed to be in compliance with rules and regulations and are efficient and effective, maximizing the use of technology.
• Approve payable documents in workflow to ensure payments are processed timely.
• Other duties and required.
Minimum Requirements:
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or finance and experience in professional level accounting, auditing or financial management with five years of government finance experience.
• Knowledge of the State's fiscal policies and procedures.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Additional Requirements:
• Position requires non-essential declaration.
• Position may require reporting to work during emergency situations.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Additional Comments:
The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, *** (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Richburg offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
