Salary: $79,600.00 - $143,300.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 189871
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Office of Administrative Services
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 7/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AN11
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN12
Hiring Range - Min.: $79,600.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $120,000.00

Job Responsibilities
OTIS Accounting Manager IIThe Department of Administration's (Admin) Office of Administrative Services (OAS) is seeking an OTIS Accounting Manager II to join our team. OAS delivers key administrative and financial support to Admin and other state agencies. This position will manage and direct the Finance sections of Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS), South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS), Division of Program Management (DPM), Digital Government, and Admin IT in order to provide efficient and effective financial and budgetary support to the division's program areas. You will take the lead for the rate setting process and work directly with OTIS management in rates setting needs of the division. This role is ideal for an analytical professional who is detail-oriented and thrives on driving process improvements.

This position is on-site Columbia, SC.
Responsibilities of the OTIS Accounting Manager II:

• Direct the OTIS rate-setting efforts to ensure rates are based on actual costs, defensible, logical, and easy to understand. Establish and maintain a rates determination procedure to ensure recovery of costs, a stable rate structure, and compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations.
• Analyze changes in overhead and services to determine effect on costs to customers for services provided.
• Prepare associated reports and present financial data as requested by management. Generate annual rates data using well documented processes. Continue standardizing the OTIS global rates process. Research options for the ITFM (Information Technology Financial Management) tool.
• Participate in the development of the OTIS, DPM, SCEIS and Digital Government annual budget request by gathering and compiling information from program areas and conferring with management to ensure the request reflects the strategic priorities and adequately funds necessary programs.
• Monitor the Divisions' budget as the year progresses by communicating regularly with the Department of Administration Budget Director, analyzing budgetary data and making adjustments to ensure division expenditures align with budgeted funds.
• Administer the grants process by verifying that federal grants are properly budgeted and tracked in order to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Work with Division managers to accurately complete the annual IT Survey as mandated by Proviso.
• Ensure that shopping carts, payables, and receivables are properly processed and recorded in order to prevent disruption of the division's financial activities.
• Ensures that SCEIS Master Data is established and properly used to comply with the rate structure hierarchy. Coordinate with finance team to make changes and additions to Master Data as necessary to ensure all information is current and accurate.
• Direct the finance team as they provide financial management and budget support to the Divisions' staff. Review current billing systems and establish and maintain processes to improve billing and further utilize SCEIS Sales and Distribution module.
• Monitor and evaluate financial processes and identify opportunities for streamlining and improvement. Provide managers with monthly financial and budgetary reports.
• Manage OTIS cash by monitoring expenditures, cash flows, debt payments, revenues and accounts payable as they affect cash balances. Keep OTIS management apprised of financial status. Implement monthly financial review procedures with the staff of the account management team.
• Manage Finance staff's collections of telco exempt administrative reports and fees. Ensure all contract reporting non-compliance related to administrative fees is escalated to management.
• Supervise staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork. Coach, counsel and train employees. Establish and monitor work processes. Implement management policies and initiatives and promote teamwork.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with courses in management or cost accounting and four (4) years of professional accounting experience with responsibility for budget, account reconciliation, and financial reporting; or
• An associate degree in accounting or a related field with courses in management or cost accounting and six (6) years of professional accounting experience with responsibility for budget, account reconciliation, and financial reporting; or
• A high school diploma and eight (8) years of professional accounting experience with responsibility for budget, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of the principals and practices of cost accounting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Requires excellent computer skills, high-level analytical skills and thorough understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial data and reports.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) preferred.
• SCEIS experience is preferred.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
• 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
  • State Optional Retirement Program

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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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1. 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 or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship from the Department of Administration for employment visa status?

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Please select which of the options below best represents your level of education and experience.

• A bachelor's degree in accounting and finance or related field with (4) years of professional accounting experience with responsibility for budget, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• An associate's degree in accounting or a related field with courses in management or cost accounting and six (6) years of professional accounting experience with responsibility for budget, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• A high school diploma and eight (8) years of professional accounting experience with responsibility for budget, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• None of the above.

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Please describe your professional accounting experience with responsibility for budget, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.
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