Accounts Payable Fiscal Analyst; Accountant​/Fiscal Analyst

Job Responsibilities

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The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SC DPH) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounts Payable Fiscal Analyst to support accurate, compliant, and timely accounts payable operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial transactions, serving as a primary liaison between program staff, vendors, and financial oversight partners. The Fiscal Analyst helps maintain strong stewardship of public funds by applying state fiscal policies, identifying and resolving payment issues, and supporting efficient financial workflows across the agency.

• Invoice Processing
  • Review, analyze, and process a variety of disbursement invoices within a five-day turnaround.
  • Apply knowledge of agency rules, SC Department of Administration and Comptroller General policies, State Procurement Code, and South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) requirements.
  • Communicate with program areas for correct funding information, invoice receipting, and issue resolution to ensure timely, accurate payment processing.
• Payment Issue Research & Resolution
  • Respond to internal and external inquiries—both written and oral—regarding payment status.
  • Assist program staff in interpreting fiscal procedural updates.
  • Address Comptroller General error calls and resolve vendor or program area concerns.
• Large Vendor Coordination
  • Serve as the agency’s dedicated Accounts Payable contact for one or more major vendors.
  • Ensure prompt, accurate payment of all incoming invoices and resolve account discrepancies.
  • Review monthly vendor reports for outstanding payments and coordinate necessary follow-up.
• Administrative Accounts Payable Support
  • Provide primary or backup support on shared AP administrative duties.
  • Research and distribute daily AP mail.
  • Submit void, reprint, or pull check requests to the State Treasurer’s Office.
  • Research vendor checks returned by USPS.
  • Review weekly SCEIS parked document lists.
  • Contact vendors to resolve remit-to name and address mismatches.
  • Assist AP teammates with troubleshooting and processing as needed across the unit
• Other Duties as Assigned
  • Perform additional related financial duties as required by Finance & Operations management.

A high school diploma and professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking. A bachelor's degree w/multiple accounting courses may be substituted for the required work experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

A high school diploma and three (3) years administrative or financial experience. Proficient computer skills.

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Prior Accounts Payable and State SCEIS (not SCEIS Central) experience or similar system to process invoices and travel claims.

The Department of Public Health 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.

Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a…