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Accounting & Finance, Operations · Full-time
Columbia, SC, USA
Posted on Oct 22, 2026
Job Responsibilities
The Investments Accounting Operations Manager position provides backup for Investment Operations and Reconciliations desks as needed. This role works with QED and the team on LGIP enhancements. This role will work on special projects including but not limited to reconciliations and research. This position also serves on SCEIS S4 Hana investment team implementation serving as liaison for the State Treasurer's Office.
This Position Is Responsible For
A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business management. Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, banking or financial management. Knowledge of financial statement analysis. Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products with advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
C.P.A. (Certified Public Accountant), preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in reconciling bank account activity, and experience in accounting for and/or financial reporting.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must be sensitive to the completion of tasks and meeting deadlines.
Must demonstrate expertise in the use of automated accounting systems and/or financial reporting systems.
Ability to identify and recommend strategies and initiatives that improve the agency's financial programs/systems. Sound knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practice, understanding of governmental financial statements, and the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports.
Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations.
Must be a critical thinker who can reason through issues and provide solutions.
Additional Comments
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.
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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Do you meet the minimum education requirements of Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business management?
Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?
What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?
What is your preferred salary?
The Investments Accounting Operations Manager position provides backup for Investment Operations and Reconciliations desks as needed. This role works with QED and the team on LGIP enhancements. This role will work on special projects including but not limited to reconciliations and research. This position also serves on SCEIS S4 Hana investment team implementation serving as liaison for the State Treasurer's Office.
This Position Is Responsible For
- Performing research and communication as necessary for management as well as Investments division, SCEIS, Federated, and all other partners. Actively identifies and recommends strategies and initiatives that improve the agency's financial programs/systems. Works on special projects as assigned.
- Reviewing the applicable daily, monthly, and quarterly SCEIS reports, reconciliations, and journal entries to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Being familiar with SCEIS platform and functions in order to research and resolves complex investment accounting issues. Proactively researches solutions to prevent future events. Implements ongoing processes improvement initiatives. Identifies, tracks and reports on investment accounting issues.
- Year end reports, entries, reconciliations, and CGO reporting packages. Works collaboratively with LGIP team members for LGIP year end audit and financial statements. Works with management on responses to CGO and auditors and prepares necessary documentation.
- Working collaboratively with all team members and is an active, contributing member of the team to include supervision, motivation, and development of staff as well as managing all functional responsibilities. Continuously develops and maintains a productive working relationship within the Division, the STO and business partners and customers served. Fully commits in all training requirements and strives to meet the goals and objectives of these assignments. Continuously reviews and updates work procedures (Desk Procedures, User's Guides, etc) so that these documents will be maintained in an accurate and usable manner to promote quality outputs. Provides leadership and direction to develop a cohesive, quality team that delivers excellent customer service as well as the skills and abilities necessary to support fulfillment of the division and agency's mission and strategic goals.
- Assisting with banking and investment operations daily "desk" functions and provide process improvements as needed.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- 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.
A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business management. Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, banking or financial management. Knowledge of financial statement analysis. Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products with advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
C.P.A. (Certified Public Accountant), preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in reconciling bank account activity, and experience in accounting for and/or financial reporting.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must be sensitive to the completion of tasks and meeting deadlines.
Must demonstrate expertise in the use of automated accounting systems and/or financial reporting systems.
Ability to identify and recommend strategies and initiatives that improve the agency's financial programs/systems. Sound knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practice, understanding of governmental financial statements, and the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports.
Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations.
Must be a critical thinker who can reason through issues and provide solutions.
Additional Comments
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.
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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Do you meet the minimum education requirements of Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business management?
- Yes
- No
Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?
- Yes
- No
What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?
- I don't have any experience.
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert
What is your preferred salary?
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