Accountant-Fiscal Analyst

Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking an Accountant
- Fiscal Analyst
, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) – Office of Mental Health, Central Office, 400 Otarre Parkway Cayce, SC 29033.

As the Accountant-Fiscal Analyst, under general supervision, you will perform paraprofessional accounting duties, which include reconciling revenue posting between SCEIS and the subsystems revenue posted to. You will also analyze expenditure and revenue data, prepare journal entries and vouchers for corrections, additions, and reimbursements to the accounts as it pertains to the monthly reconciliation process.

• Complete the monthly reconciliations between SCEIS revenue postings for outpatient insurance revenue activity and the C1S billing system, which post revenue by patient for the 16 outpatient mental health centers. Complete reconciliations of the Telepsychiatry and Care Coordination revenues between SCEIS and CIS billing system.
• Prepare journal entries and vouchers for corrections, additions, and reimbursements to the accounts as it pertains to the monthly reconciliation process.
• Track agency cash and donated funds balances.
• Prepare journal entries to allocate debt Set-off and GEAR revenue received from the Department of Revenue to the appropriate facilities.

• A high school diploma and professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance, or commercial lending.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire, employees must:

• Have knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, budgeting, or financial management.
• Have knowledge of EDP systems and modern office practices and procedures.
• Be able to proficiently apply mathematical concepts, analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports.
• Be able to analyze financial documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to communicate effectively with DMH personnel and other agencies, in person, by telephone and in written form.
• Be able to operate a 10-key calculator and personal computer. Must be able to use Excel to create and maintain spreadsheets involving complex Excel formulas.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (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 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. (Information available on request.)
• 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
• 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 retirement sites for the current rate of gross pay.