University of South Carolina is hiring an Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III. This role involves performing accounting and administrative duties to ensure the accuracy of fiscal and timekeeping data within the Facilities Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and the University's ERP system, PeopleSoft. Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders to correct errors, billing partners, maintaining receivables, and assisting the Accounting Manager with special projects.
Highlights
Oversees system-generated journal entries and reconciles them to ensure accuracy.
Requires proficiency in PeopleSoft, ERP systems, and strong Excel skills.
Salary range is $49,396 to $61,745.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience is required.
Prior experience with CMMS and ERP systems is preferred.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by July 24, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00452PO25 Job Family | Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis Job Function | Accounting USC Market Title | Accountant Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/139181 Job Level | P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) | Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III Campus | Columbia Work County | Richland College/Division | Division of Administration and Finance Department | DAF Facilities Administration State Pay Band | 6 Approved Starting Salary | $49,396 Advertised Salary Range | $49,396-$61,745 Location of Vacancy | SC Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 37.5 Work Schedule | Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Basis | 12 months Job Search Category | Fiscal Accounting
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Performs accounting and administrative duties to ensure accuracy of all department fiscal and time keeping data within the Facilities Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and the University’s ERP system (PeopleSoft.) Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | Preferred Qualifications | Prior experience with PeopleSoft and/or other Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP)Systems as well as experience with facilities CMMS systems. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping principles and practices. Ability to interpret andapply financial procedures and regulations. Ability to perform analysis of financial records. Strong EXCEL skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Oversees the review and processing of system generated journal entries for CMMS systems. Reconciles the journal entries to ensure accuracy and coordinates with facilities and campus stakeholders to ensure timely correction of any outstanding errors. Ensures appropriate costs have been posted in both systems to allow for timely billing of campus partners. Bills campus business partners and maintains receivables for those transactions. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Assists with the recording and reconciliation of expenses posted in university ERP as book of record to CMMS. Makes corrections in CMMS to record any missing transactions and/or prepares any necessary corrections or journal entries to make corrections in ERP to complete reconciliation process. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Creates and maintains documented procedures for all job duties assigned to the position Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Reviews time reporting in university ERP to ensure that facilities employees are reporting their time accurately and by the appropriate deadlines. Reconciles time reporting between CMMS and ERP. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Assists Accounting Manager with special projects as needed. Also, cross-trains and performs other duties as required to support the Administration and Finance related departments (including but not limited to capital project reconciliation, utility reconciliation, and payables submission and tracking). Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Prepares and maintains a p-card expense reconciliation between CMMS and ERP reviewing for timely posting and accurate cost accounting in both systems. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10
Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Desired Start Date | Job Open Date | 06/10/2025 Job Close Date | 07/24/2025 Open Until Filled | No Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by July 24, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/188760 EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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