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Senior Accountant for Risk Management Services, Municipal Association of SC

Job Category
Finance
Employee Status
Full Time
Job Duties
  • Assists with daily financial operations for Risk Management Services, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions
  • Performs professional accounting duties including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
  • Assists with preparation of monthly financial statements, audit schedules, and financial reports
  • Conducts financial and trend analysis and prepares reports for management review
  • Supports annual audits and actuarial reviews by preparing audit schedules, compiling data and responding to requests; assists in preparation of financial statements and footnotes.
  • Assists with the semi-annual actuarial review process by compiling and verifying data for actuaries; reviews reports for accuracy and completeness.
  • Processes and monitors premium and deductible billings and follows up on outstanding receivables
  • Reviews and processes vendor payments and ensures proper documentation and approvals
  • Assists with budget preparation and monitors expenditures against budget
  • Maintains banking and investment records and supports cash management activities
  • Assists with regulatory filings and grant financial tracking
  • Responds to routine financial inquiries from members, vendors, and staff
  • Assists with special projects and analyses
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvement and efficiency
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and approximately four or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
  • Candidates holding or actively pursuing a CGFO or CPA credential are preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
  • Experience supporting annual audits, preparing audit schedules, researching discrepancies, and implementing resolutions.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial systems; advanced Excel skills preferred. Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and prepare meaningful management reports.
  • Experience in governmental accounting, insurance accounting, nonprofit accounting, trust/fund accounting, or similar financial environments preferred.
  • Experience working with actuarial data, premium and deductible billings, financial reporting, regulatory requirements, and audit processes preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and exercise sound professional judgment.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Pay Info
Competitive salary based on qualifications and excellent benefits package including South Carolina State Retirement and insurance. Flexible work arrangements available after a training and orientation period.
How to Apply

Visit the Municipal Association of SC Career Center. For more information about the Municipal Association of South Carolina, visit us online at www.masc.sc.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The Municipal Association of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.