Financial Administrator

Financial Administrator opportunity with a local public utility district in the Greenville, SC area for a degreed accounting professional with 3-5+ years of experience. In this role, you will oversee all financial, accounting, and bookkeeping operations for a local government/public utility district, including budgeting, accounts payable, reconciliations, and the annual audit, while also supervising administrative staff.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who is equally comfortable managing day-to-day bookkeeping and presenting financial reports to leadership. Join a well-established public sector organization known for its stability and community focus, with a collaborative, hands-on administrative team.

This role offers full benefits and a competitive salary based on experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, bookkeeping, auditing, or a related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in general accounting, auditing, and payroll
• Prior supervisory experience
• Prior experience in government, municipal, or public sector accounting is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, and audit processes
• Proficiency with accounting/financial software and standard office equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with leadership, vendors, and staff
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial, accounting, and bookkeeping operations for the organization
• Manage accounts payable, reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting
• Coordinate the annual financial audit and prepare related documentation
• Prepare and present the annual budget to organizational leadership
• Supervise administrative staff, including performance management and personnel functions
• Oversee insurance programs, including property, liability, and cyber coverage
• Attend regular leadership meetings, which may occasionally run past normal business hours