Administrative Assistant - State of South Carolina : Job Details

Salary: $15.71 - $29.07 HourlyLocation : Richland County, SCJob Type: Temporary - Full-TimeJob Number: 172489Agency: SCDESOpening Date: 01/10/2025Closing Date: 1/19/2025 11:59 PM EasternClass Code:: AH10Position Number:: 6100TEMPNormal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)Pay Band: Band 4Hiring Range - Min.: $34,234.00Hiring Range - Max.: $37,878.00Opening Date: 12/19/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Job ResponsibilitiesThis is an internal posting, only current SCDES employees will be considered.Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets PreservationDo you love South Carolina and protecting the environment? Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team! Science | Service | SustainabilityJob Duties:

• Processes include generating manual invoice, processing refunds, and detailed problem resolution through the accounts. Responsible for the credit card rejection file by researching them.
• Responsible for maintaining organized files and back up documentation for daily work. Responsible for coordinating billing activities with other staff. Responsible for reporting monthly activity. Processes include use of desktop computer resources, a variety of software, and written and verbal communication with EA program areas, AR staff and IT staff.
• Batch and process checks for automated invoices into the Standard Invoice and Payment Systems (SIPS). Research checks that are rejected by the system and take appropriate action once the problem is identified.
• Serve as the backup for answering the phone and lunch coverage which may include processing credit card payments, handling mail, and greeting visitors.
• Other duties as assigned. Processes include miscellaneous technical and administrative AR activities not defined above.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• High school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment
• A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses may be substituted for the required work experience.

Note: Degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, Earth sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, soil science, environmental science, mathematics, etc.Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to 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.Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable.

Additional Comments SCDES 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. The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan
  • State Optional Retirement Program
• Remote Work: The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment, based on job functions

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.Benefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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.01 Do you have at least a high school diploma and professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses?

• Yes
• No

03 Are you willing to accept a salary within the hiring range of $34,234 - $37,878?

• Yes
• No

04 Are you a current or previous DHEC or SCDES employee?

• Yes
• No

Required Question