Accounting Specialist

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Job ID: 51138
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Contract
Last Updated: 1 days ago

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A state agency is seeking a detail oriented and experienced candidate for an Accounting Specialist/Fiscal Technician II role.  This will be a long term contract role (6 – 12 months). 

The ideal candidate will have 2 – 3 years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping and be able to work effectively across multiple skillsets.

Responsibilities:
  • Review, verify, and process invoices accurately and efficiently.
  • Ensure proper coding, compliance with federal funding requirements, and accuracy of amounts.
  • Confirm all required supporting documentation is complete and included in each invoice package prior to submission.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation to support all transactions.
  • Establish and preserve detailed audit trails in accordance with agency and federal standards.
  • Assist with reconciliations and preparation of reports for internal and external review.
  • Track expenditures and payments against approved federal and state budgets.
  • Monitor grant fund utilization to ensure compliance with spending limits and funding guidelines.
  • Support fiscal reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed.
Qualifications:
  • Experience in accounting, grants management, or fiscal administration
  • Working knowledge of federal funding regulations
  • Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and accountability
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Takes initiative to identify and resolve issues proactively
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Compensation:
  • $20 – $26/hr based on experience