Financial Reporting Accountant

Based in Columbia, South Carolina, this on-site Financial Reporting Accountant role sits within the Statewide Financial Reporting Division of the Comptroller General’s Office. The position centers on preparing GASB-compliant governmental financial statements, note disclosures, and supplemental schedules, while delivering high-level guidance to executive management and agency staff. The role offers a salary range of USD 79,600 to 143,300 per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and production of the state's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including complex financial statements, note disclosures, and supplemental schedules per GASB standards.
• Provide oversight, analysis, and consultation for assigned and special financial reports.
• Offer guidance to CGO executive management and agency senior fiscal staff on governmental accounting and reporting issues, with emphasis on government-wide and fund statements.
• Develop and deliver training to agency fiscal staff on governmental accounting and financial reporting for South Carolina.
• Review state agency financial reports for compliance with CGO policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with at least three (3) years of experience preparing or auditing financial statements, governmental accounting, finance, or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards that govern governmental financial statements.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Example of Duties

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field and professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.

Supplemental Information

The Comptroller General’s Office is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.