Senior Accountant Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanantoniotx/jobs/newprint/4750312) Apply  Senior Accountant Salary $52,732.94 - $79,099.54 Annually Location 78205, TX Job Type 4A Full-Time Job Number 2025-00461 Department Workforce Development Opening Date 12/05/2024 Closing Date 12/22/2024 11:59 PM Central Grant Funded No FLSA Status Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Summary Under general direction, is responsible for performing complex accounting and analytical financial management work requiring professional knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of accounting. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff. Work Location 100 W. Houston St. Work Hours 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Monday - Friday Essential Job Functions + Prepares financial statements including profit and loss, balance sheets, and subsidiary statements. + Reviews and analyzes general ledger account balance and makes recommendations for corrections. + Maintains structure and integrity of accounting system, including creating funds and accounts in accordance with the Uniform Accounting System. + Enters budget transfers and journal entries; completes month and year-end closings. + Reviews and interprets financial records. + Compiles statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports for management. + Traces and reconciles records of financial transactions. + Creates and updates policies and procedures relating to safeguarding the City's assets. + Coordinates external audit, including preparing audit schedules, updates the notes to the financial statements, coordinates audit timeline, and facilitates audit requests. + Coordinates special projects and assignments, including inventory, actuarial reports, etc. + Provides assistance for the budget process. + Participates in design and modification of information systems. + Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Job Requirements + Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. + Three (3) years of experience in budgeting and/or accounting. Preferred Qualifications + Proficient in Excel. + Experience with invoice reconciliation processes. + Experience with SAP. + Accounts receivable experience. Applicant Information + If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. + Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. + Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. + Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of accounting. + Knowledge of principles and practices of financial record keeping. + Knowledge of principles, practices and methods used in the development of financial reports. + Knowledge of budget preparation and administration. + Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs. + Skill in operating a calculator or ten key adding machine. + Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, management, and the general public. + Ability to develop clear, concise, and detailed reports and financial statements. + Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. + Ability to develop charts, graphs, and spreadsheets utilizing personal computer programs. + Ability to interpret and analyze complex statistical data. + Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations. Benefits Information The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio: http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee\_information/benefits/index.asp Note: + Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. + Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link. Additional Information The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Hr/About/ContactUs?sendto=HR) so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.