Sr. Accountant

Position Summary The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing major administrative financial functions in the Financial Services department.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and prepares daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end processing of journal entries.
• Assists with all of the Corporation’s Bond reporting requirements.
• Participate in ongoing development/establishment and compliance of accounting policies and procedures and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports as well as all department budget reports. Maintains supporting documentation for these reports.
• Assist in monitoring liquidity, upcoming loan disbursements, and cash balances needed to meet the needs of the company’s operations.
• Assist with maintaining funds held within the bond trust and preparing related reports.
• Provide support for achieving automation and process improvement in various areas of the Financial Services Department. Ensures adequate updated documentation of these procedures.
• Assist in the coordination of internal and external financial audits. Prepare and reconcile necessary entries and audit work papers to the general ledger.
• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Perform accounting research as requested.
• Assist in various financial analysis as needed.
• Assist with monthly investor reporting.
• Prepares and assists with annual reporting requirements.
• Serves as a backup for other duties within the Financial Services department as determined by Financial Services management.
• Assist in accounting and reporting research.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Manager Responsibility Serve as a lead to provide leadership, guidance and coaching to team members in the Financial Services Department.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years financial experience in accounting related function required.
• Strong work experience and training in accounting principles and practices are required.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates core values of respect, integrity, great service, high value for employees and customers, transparency and teamwork, through actions and behaviors.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with all levels of management, staff and internal/external stakeholders.
• Sound interpersonal skills with the desire to build mutually beneficial relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to accept accountability for decisions, actions and results.
• Ability to work harmoniously as a reliable team member.
• Experience with Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint. Financial Edge or other related accounting software experience is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles.
• Effective conceptual and analytical skills.
• Ability to perform major administrative functions with structured deadlines, assist with major administrative decisions, and the ability to interpret and implement organizational policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work independently and with minimum supervision. Must also function effectively as a team member.

Location and Commitments SCSLC is located at 1901 Main Street, Suite 400, Columbia, SC 29201. Our standard hours of operation are from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Hybrid Work (Eligible Employees)

• South Carolina Student Loan Corporation values and supports flexibility provided by a hybrid workplace.
• Hybrid work arrangements may be used to allow eligible staff members to fulfill some or all of their duties from an off-site location. Home offices are preferred however, alternate secure locations are permitted.
• As a general practice, employees are expected to report to the office Tuesday through Thursday during standard hours of operation. This will allow for in-person meetings, team collaboration and other scheduled company training and events. On Monday’s and Friday’s employees may work remotely unless they’re requested to be in the office.
• Hybrid working is a flexible arrangement, so it can be changed, stopped, or started at any point. If stopped, your working pattern will revert back to your regular hours at our physical location.
• Please refer to the Hybrid Workplace Policy for additional details.

Working Conditions & Travel

• Minimum travel is required and is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment using standard office equipment.
• Bending, stooping, twisting, and/or walking.
• Reaching above and/or below the shoulders.
• Handling/grasping documents or office equipment.
• Sitting and/or standing for short or extended periods of time.
• Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately to internal and external customers, in-person and/or on the telephone.
• Ability to interpret and mentally process source materials and computer screen data.
• Repetitive motions for computer equipment use.
• Exertion of force of 5-10 pounds, continuously to lift/carry/move objects, files, and documents.