Employment Opportunities

Manager of Accounting (Open Positions: 1)

Location: Richland County Administration Building, Columbia, SC 29204
Department: Treasurer
Division: Treasurer
Job Status: Full-Time
Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Rate of Pay: $51,934.53 - $72,708.34
Status: Accepting Applications

This position is responsible for coordinating and supervising the Accounting and Financial activities of the Treasurer’s Office to ensure accurate and effective Accounting operations. This includes motivating and managing the departmental staff and giving general direction to the Department on specific issues/problems as well as assisting in reviewing and reconciling employee problems, assigning, reviewing and planning the work of the Department, maintaining departmental standards, allocating personnel, selecting new employees and making recommendations regarding employee discipline as required. The position regularly advises other County Departments and Agencies within the County on required financial policies, practices and procedures. This position regularly interacts with State agencies, Schools Districts and other millage agencies as deemed necessary.

Under minimum supervision, performs supervisory and complex, administrative and fiscal control duties in the Treasurer’s Office. Position monitors revenue, reviews cash transfers and deposits, and oversees the accounting functions of the employees performing refunds. This position deals with all aspects of Payroll and employee matter and requires a high degree of confidentiality.

This position is under the general guidance and reports to the Deputy Treasurer. This position has direct oversight of the Cash Coordinator, Accountant II, Account Specialist and Special Collections Coordinator. They will manage 2 to 5 employees.  This position may be required to perform specific assignments as assigned.

This position requires a BS degree in Accounting plus, a Master's degree, CPA or equivalent experience. Additionally, the position requires eight years practical accounting experience, preferably in the governmental/public sector; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Requires eight years practical accounting experience, preferably in the governmental/public sector.

Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

CGFO certification is desirable.