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Financial Reporting Accountant

State of South Carolina Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC

1mo ago Closed

$80k - $143k/yr Full time Accounting Financial Reporting Fund Accounting

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 27, 2026).

Job Description

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.

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