Senior Accountant Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Senior Accountant

Salary
$55,000.00

• $70,000.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  177389
  Agency
  State Museum Commission
  Division
  Administration
  Opening Date
  06/23/2025
  Closing Date
  7/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Online applications only
Residency Requirement
No

Class Code:

AN07

Slot Number:

0001

Position Number:

60012781

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Grade
  GEN09
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $55,000.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$70,000.00
Opening Date
06/23/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities
The South Carolina State Museum is a premier cultural institution dedicated to showcasing the rich history, natural history, art, and science of South Carolina. This is an exciting moment for the South Carolina State Museum as it embarks on its Reimagine the Experience campaign to revolutionize the museum experience for our visitors and expand our impact state-wide. This collaborative campaign will allow the museum to share more of its extensive collection of over 1.1 million objects and specimens and renew over 150,000 square feet with updated permanent exhibitions and immersive multimedia experiences which highlight fascinating stories and people throughout South Carolina’s history. Through these revitalized spaces, the museum will offer our guests the opportunity to connect with each other and the many communities that call our state home.
Come be a part of our team “reimagining” what the South Carolina State Museum can be for our next generation of visitors, students, and scholars.
The SC State Museum is seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for handling the museum’s core accounting operations and ensuring compliance with state fiscal policies and internal financial procedures. This position primarily performs accounts payable functions, assists with accounts receivable and cash management, supports general ledger maintenance and financial closing activities, contributes to budget development and reporting, and provides administrative support and backup coverage for procurement-related functions.
The Senior Accountant will:
Perform all aspects of accounts payable/receivables. Process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and efficiency. Verify supporting documentation, approvals, funding sources, and account coding before payment. Enter and reconcile AP transactions, ensuring compliance with state policies. Serve as the main point of contact for vendor communication, invoice troubleshooting, and resolution of payment discrepancies. Process and record incoming payments, including checks, cash, credit cards, and wire transfers. Generate and monitor invoices for memberships, programs, rentals, and other museum revenue sources. Maintain and reconcile daily and monthly cash and deposit records and monitor aging reports for timely collections. Oversee petty cash and change fund processes, ensuring compliance with internal controls and state revenue policies.
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring proper classification of financial transactions. Assist with monthly and year-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations. Identify and resolve discrepancies in ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial data in

SAP/SCEIS.

Provide administrative support, including document management, tracking deadlines, and responding to finance/purchasing inquiries. Conduct fiscal research and assist in the development or revision of internal fiscal/purchasing policies, procedures, and controls.
Serve as a backup for procurement/travel functions to include assistance with purchase orders, direct pay, and p-card/lodging card administration.
Support the Finance Director in preparing the annual operating budget, projections, and financial summaries. Assist with the development of financial reports and provide budget data to departments. Prepare financial schedules and supporting documentation for audits and annual financial reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
At least three (3) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial data processing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software.
Knowledge of and the ability to apply and interpret principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, auditing, financial and procurement management.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
Additional Comments
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage repetitive tasks efficiently.
Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and instruction.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
State Museum Commission
Address
301 Gervais Street
Columbia, South Carolina, 29202
Phone
803-898-4939
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