University of South Carolina is hiring a Senior Supplier Analyst. The role involves performing and managing domestic tax accounting, domestic and international tax compliance, and supplier setup, maintenance, and analysis while providing resourceful customer service to departments and suppliers.
Highlights
Manage supplier registration approvals and handle the apsupplr inbox.
Handle TIN matching error processes, work to resolve errors with departments and suppliers, and manage returned checks and reissues.
Review and improve policies, programs, systems, and procedures for efficiency and productivity.
Complete supplier setups and vendor credit applications as received from various departments.
Manage exceptions to supplier portal entries including manual entries and guidance.
Required knowledge includes accounting and tax principles, state sales and use tax codes, accounts payable, purchase orders, ERP systems, and state government fiscal accounting.
Must have a Bachelor's degree in a job related field plus 3 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary range is $54,165 to $62,500 annually with a starting salary of $54,165.
Position belongs to the Division of Administration and Finance, DAF Controller's Office at the University of South Carolina.
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday with a flexible schedule requirement.
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 1, 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 | STA00703PO25 Job Family | Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis Job Function | Tax USC Market Title | Senior Tax Accountant Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/145924 Job Level | P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) | Senior Supplier Analyst Campus | Columbia Work County | Richland College/Division | Division of Administration and Finance Department | DAF Controller's Office State Pay Band | 6 Approved Starting Salary | $54,165 Advertised Salary Range | $54,165 - $62,500 Location of Vacancy | Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 37.5 Work Schedule | Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
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 | The Senior Supplier Analyst performs and manages domestic tax accounting, domestic and international tax compliance, and supplier setup, maintenance, and analysis. In addition, is a resource for and provides satisfactory customer service to departments and suppliers. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | 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 | Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting and tax. Knowledge or demonstrated ability to understand and research state sales and use tax codes. Knowledge or demonstrated ability to understand accounts payable and purchase orders. Knowledge or demonstrated ability to understand ERP systems. Knowledge of state government fiscal accounting processes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge or ability to improve process.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Serve as the backup approver of supplier registration and change requests, and manager of the apsupplr inbox. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Manage the TIN matching error process. Analyze TIN match errors and work with departments and suppliers to resolve errors in a timely manner. Manage the returned checks process and coordinate the reissue of checks in a timely manner. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Review, analyze and evaluate existing policies, programs, plans, systems, operations, procedures and documents to develop improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and productivity; assists in developing program performance standards. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Complete USC as a supplier setup and outside vendor credit applications as they are received from various departments.
Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Manage exceptions to supplier portal entry requirements, including (1) completing manual portal entry when necessary; (2) providing guidance to suppliers and liaisons; and/or (3) monitoring departmental portal entries.
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 | 08/25/2025 Job Close Date | 09/01/2025 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 September 1, 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/193859 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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* 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
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Other Supporting Documents
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