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The SC Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) is the administrator and co-trustee of retirement and insurance programs for over half a million active and retired public employees of the State of South Carolina and their dependents.
Under limited supervision, this position performs professional duties to ensure the accurate processing, posting and allocation of active and retired member contributions, as well as the State Optional Retirement Program (ORP) participant wages and associated employer contributions. This position performs a variety of functions for an assigned group of employers to include:
- Balancing and processing quarterly detail reports, supplemental contributions, and supplemental service reports, to include posting entries for SCRS, PORS and State ORP to individual member accounts.
- Serving as the contact representative for assigned employers concerning all transactions related to employer reporting, to include providing data and reporting assistance as requested by the employer.
- Creating, distributing, and managing accounts receivable for assigned employers. Notifying employers of adjustments and ensuring fiscal year receivables are current through the use of detailed adjustment spreadsheets, quarterly reminder letters, and year-end reviews of outstanding invoices.
- Researching and resolving reporting exceptions.
- Following up on late notices mailed to employers for delinquent payments. Contacting employers to obtain missing or revised supporting documentation.
- Processing forms and associated documentation to grant, modify or delete user access. Participating in the annual recertification project.
- On a rotational schedule, generating and sending employer late notices, producing interest assessments/invoices, processing S.C. National Guard certificates of eligibility in collaboration with national air and army office processes, receiving, assembling, distributing daily reports, and serving as the main contact for online system access issues.
A bachelor's degree and professional work experience, in a related area such as accounting, finance, or auditing.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, financial management or auditing. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts. Ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records, and reports. Ability to compile and organize data from various sources for application to specific circumstances. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate effectively.
In addition to 13 paid holidays, this position is eligible for comprehensive insurance programs, retirement plans, and a generous paid leave program. Upon successful completion of one-year of service with the agency, employees may be eligible to be considered for a hybrid work schedule.