Financial Reporting Lead

State of South Carolina

$66K — $119K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management required.
  • 3+ years of progressive fiscal experience in accounting, finance, or auditing needed.
  • Experience in daily bank account reconciliation is essential.
  • Familiarity with accounting principles, theories, and practices required.
  • Knowledge of state governmental fiscal processes and regulations is a must.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage accounting functions within the Treasury Management Division.
  • Perform reconciliations efficiently and resolve any discrepancies encountered.
  • Collaborate with team members to maintain productive working relationships within the division.
  • Act as liaison and Financial Reporting lead for the agency.
  • Prepare complex financial reports for internal and external use.
  • Assist in daily depositary and check activities as needed.

Benefits

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility available.
  • Paid parental leave offered.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Fifteen annual leave days and fifteen sick leave days provided.
  • Thirteen paid holidays each year offered.
  • Participation in State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs available.
Full Job Description
Salary: $66,400.00 - $119,500.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number:
Agency: State Treasurer's Office
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AN09
Position Number:: 60009034
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11

Job Responsibilities
The State Treasurer's Office promotes a culture that is a fast-paced environment that supports high performance, exceptional work product, accountability and collaboration.
Under limited supervision, this position will be responsible for the coordination and management of Financial Reporting and certain bank accounting functions within the Treasury Management Division, ensuring that reconciliations are performed in the most efficient manner possible. Also serves as support in various reporting and analysis tasks as assigned.

As a Financial Reporting Lead your responsibilities will include:
  • Responsible for the coordination and management of accounting functions and/or special projects of Treasury Management Division as assigned, appropriately documenting, leveraging technology for maximum efficiency, and communicating issues or delays encountered to management in a timely manner.

  • Cross train and act as a back-up to various Accountant/Fiscal Analyst I roles in support of daily depositary activities and ACH/check daily activities, courts fees and fines, and performs professional accounting duties in updating and maintaining control books on the State Treasurer's Financial Management System (FMS) and SCEIS; analyzes financial reports pursuant to internal and external agency requirements and resolves errors.

  • Works collaboratively with all team members and continuously develops and maintains a productive working relationship within the division and the STO. Fully commits in all assigned training requirements and strives to meet the goals and objectives of the assignment. Ensures that work procedures (Desk Procedures, User's Guides, etc.) are fully developed and maintained in an accurate and usable manner to promote quality outputs.

  • Act as Financial Reporting lead and liaison for division and overall agency.

  • Prepares complex financial reports for internal and external promulgation as required.

  • Manage STO security and arising issues as it relates to the role.

This position also includes an excellent benefits package:
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
  • Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
  • Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
  • Thirteen paid holidays.
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Agency Minimum Qualifications*:
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management. At least three (3) years of full-time progressively responsible fiscal experience in accounting, finance, or auditing. Prior experience reconciling bank accounts on a daily basis is required.
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of the principles, practices and theories of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, or financial management. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies applicable to the area of employment. Knowledge of state governmental fiscal and budgetary processes. Knowledge of office management and organizational concepts. Knowledge of EDP financial information and reporting systems. Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts. Ability to plan and implement a financial management program. Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial data and reports. Ability to plan, assign, review, and supervise the work of others. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Must be able to safely lift and carry files, books and reports weighing up to 20 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for intermittent periods of time. Must be able to reach, bend, and twist at the waist to perform filing, desk work and operate general office equipment.
Additional Comments

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from consideration for employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work/salary history and education. Please submit a copy of college transcript along with completed application. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed in lieu of a completed state application to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Anymisrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please completethe State application to include all current and previous work/salary history andeducation. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant hasmet the qualifications for the position.
  • I acknowledge, per the statement above, that failure to complete all parts of the official application, including supplemental questions, will result in my disqualification from consideration for employment.

02

Tell us what you know about the SC Office of the State Treasurer and its operations.
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Do you meet the minimum education requirements for this position: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management.
  • Yes
  • No

04

If you answered "No" to question # 3, please list your education experience and degree type.
05

Do you meet the minimum experience requirements for this position: At least three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible fiscal experience in accounting, finance, or auditing. Prior experience reconciling bank accounts on a daily basis is required.
  • Yes
  • No

06

If you answered "Yes" to question # 5, please give a brief overview of your experience.
07

If you answered "No" to question # 5, please list your related experience.
08

Do you have experience working with or converting to SAP and/or SCEIS system?
  • Yes
  • No

09

What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?
  • I don't have any experience
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert

10

Please list examples of work that you have developed using MS Excel. Also, list the name of the worksheet/spreadsheet and how it was used as a reporting tool.
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What is your current salary?
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What is your preferred salary? (This number should match the preferred salary field on the first page of your application)
Required Question

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