UNIV - Asset Accountant​/Fiscal Analyst III

UNIV - Asset Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III

Charleston. Charleston, South Carolina

The Asset Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III serves as a key member of the University Controller's Office, responsible for administering and maintaining the University's fixed asset accounting and inventory management programs. This position performs complex accounting, reconciliation, compliance, and reporting activities related to capital assets, equipment inventory, asset tagging, disposals, transfers, donations, construction projects, and investment in plant activities. The incumbent works closely with departments across the University to ensure accurate asset tracking, regulatory compliance, financial reporting integrity, and successful annual inventory completion.

This position also serves as a subject matter expert for fixed asset processes within Workday (Our Day), providing training, customer support, process improvement recommendations, and assistance with system enhancements.

This is a hybrid position that offers flexibility to perform many responsibilities remotely while also requiring periodic on-site work based on operational needs. The incumbent must be available to travel to the main campus and other University locations, as needed, to physically tag assets, verify and inventory equipment, support asset audits, assist departments with fixed asset activities, conduct training, and address other business needs requiring an on-site presence.

The position requires the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across the institution through both in-person and virtual meetings, electronic workflows, remote training sessions, and digital asset management systems.

Job Responsibilities

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1.1 Responsible for the timely and accurate processing, audit, and reconciliation of capital asset transactions, including Investment in Plant acquisitions, MMEs, projects, donations, trade-ins, and other asset-related changes within the Asset Management Systems and Workday.

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1.2 Responsible for performing bi-monthly monthly reconciliations of asset activity between the Fixed Asset Subledger and General Ledger, including trial balance, expenditures, asset additions, depreciation expense, and accumulated depreciation for all MUSC departments.

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1.3 Responsible for the timely and accurate audit and reconciliation of data collected during the annual inventory process, including maintaining current listings of Department Business Managers, Property Liaisons, and appropriate leadership; updating departmental cost centers and FDMs; and providing AiM and Workday training as needed.

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1.4 Responsible for the audit and reconciliation of disposal and transfer documentation for equipment valued at $5,000 or greater within the Asset Management Systems. Ensures all retirements, departmental transfers, building and room location changes, major movable equipment relocations, and vehicle transfers are processed accurately and timely within the appropriate fiscal year while maintaining compliance with State regulations, institutional policies, and asset management requirements.

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1.5 Creates and/or updates on an ongoing basis a desktop procedure manual for the position.

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1.6 Other duties and cross-training, as assigned.

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1.7 Assists with the implementation, enhancement, testing, validation, and ongoing support of financial, accounting, and asset management systems, including Workday (Our Day), AiM, and related applications. Provides oversight of financially related functionality, processes, and reporting both within and outside the ERP environment to ensure system accuracy, data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency, while supporting process improvements and enhancing departmental performance.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and at least two years of relevant professional experience in accounting, finance, fixed assets, inventory management, or a related area.

Candidates should have a solid understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger activities. Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with financial or ERP systems.

The position requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and collaborate effectively with departments across the University. Candidates must also be able to work in a hybrid environment and travel to the main campus and other University locations, as needed, to tag and verify assets, assist with physical inventories, and support other asset management activities.

Physical Requirements :

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The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an…