Senior Compliance Analyst

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Senior Compliance Analyst. The role involves ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory requirements by monitoring and researching compliance issues and implementing policies in the University Controller’s Office.

Highlights

Oversees sponsored award compliance, including time and effort reporting in line with federal regulations such as Uniform Guidance.
Leads subrecipient monitoring and invoicing, performing risk assessments and compliance evaluations.
Coordinates and prepares regulatory reports ensuring accurate and timely submission.
Researches and resolves complex compliance inquiries, providing guidance based on regulations and policies.
Reviews and improves policies, procedures, and systems to enhance compliance efficiency.
Preferred experience includes PeopleSoft or other ERP systems, higher education, audit, and sponsored award accounting.
Requires a bachelor’s degree and minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
Salary range is $71,500 to $75,000 with benefits including health insurance, retirement, paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.
Works within the Division of Administration and Finance in the University Controller’s Office.
Standard work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexible scheduling as needed.

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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 September 24, 2026.

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

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Posting Number	STA00648PO26
Job Family	Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Job Function	Compliance
USC Market Title	Senior Compliance Accountant
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/139510
Job Level	P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	Senior Compliance Analyst
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Division of Administration and Finance
Department	DAF Controller's Office
State Pay Range	G11
USC Market Range	MRI - $71,310 $89,137 $106,965
Anticipated Hiring Range	$71,500 - $75,000
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work flexible schedule in support of office operations.
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement	The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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	The Senior Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable institutional, state, and federal regulatory requirements through monitoring and researching compliance matters and implementing applicable policies within the University Controller’s Office.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 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	PeopleSoft or other ERP experience Higher education experience Audit experience Sponsored award and/or contract accounting experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal management. Knowledge of or demonstrated ability to understand federal and state fiscal accounting processes and regulatory matters. Knowledge of or demonstrated ability to understand higher education and state government fiscal accounting processes Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports. Detail oriented, with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize effectively. Ability to problem-solve and research effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbal and written.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Oversees critical aspects of the sponsored award compliance function, ensuring adherence to state and federal laws and regulations, including Uniform Guidance, and directing the institution’s time and effort reporting process.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Leads components of the subrecipient monitoring and invoicing function, ensuring compliance with federal regulations through risk assessments, desk reviews, ongoing evaluation of subrecipient performance, and identification and mitigation of compliance risks.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Monitors regulatory reporting requirements and coordinates and prepares required reports to ensure accurate, timely, and complete submission in accordance with applicable institutional, state, and federal requirements.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Monitors other compliance matters as assigned to ensure adherence to all institutional, state, and federal regulatory requirements and University policies. Researches, analyzes, and resolves complex inquiries, providing informed guidance and identifying appropriate solutions based on applicable policies, regulations, and institutional requirements.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates existing policies, procedures, programs, plans, systems, and operations to develop improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. Assists with developing, documenting, and maintaining compliance policies and procedures, including best practices and standard operating procedures.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

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	08/25/2026
Job Close Date	09/24/2026
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 September 24, 2026. 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/212259
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Supplemental Questions

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* Do you have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No

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