Accountant Job at SanAntonio.gov in San Antonio

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing routine and moderately complex accounting and analytical work requiring professional knowledge of theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing accounting records and financial transactions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises no supervision.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing routine and moderately complex accounting and analytical work requiring professional knowledge of theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing accounting records and financial transactions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises no supervision.

The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM4.16. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy. SAMHD is committed to advancing public health throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted.

Work Location

City Tower - 100 W. Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares forecast data, journal entries, adjustments, and schedule.
• Maintains and reconciles monthly reports, invoices, statements, and other records of financial transactions.
• Prepares working papers, schedules, exhibits, and summaries.
• Examines and maintains a variety of accounting documents and verifies accuracy of computations.
• Determines that all transactions are properly supported, are in accordance with pertinent regulations, and are classified and recorded according to acceptable accounting standards.
• Prepares documents for processing.
• Reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditure reports.
• Provides assistance to auditors as needed.
• Participates in the completion of special studies and projects.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the department or division budget.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of accounting experience.
• Any applicant selected for this position must have a background check completed with results satisfactory to the City of San Antonio and successfully complete the City of San Antonio’s Cash-Handling Certification Training.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounts Payable experience.
  
  

Applicant Information

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of accounting.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of accounting related computer programs and software.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Skill in operating a calculator and/or a ten key adding machine.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to apply accounting principles and practices to municipal accounting.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial documents and reports.
• Ability to prepare a variety of financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, and the general public
  
  

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 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.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.
  
  

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No
  
  

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above
  
  

05

How many years of experience do you have in accounting?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years +
  
  

06

How many years of experience do you have in cash handling?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +
  
  

07

Select any of the following items you have at least one (1) year of experience with:

• Preparing forecast data
• Journal entries
• Maintaining and reconciling monthly reports
• Reviewing expenditure reports
• Maintaining accounting documents
• Customer Service
• Processing high volume of invoices
• Collections
• Multi-tasking
• None of the above
  
  

08

Please Rate Your Level Of Expertise With SAP

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)
  
  

09

Please rate your level of expertise with SAePS.

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)
  
  

10

Please Rate Your Proficiency Level With Microsoft Excel

• No experience
• Beginner - limited experience
• Intermediate - require little or no experience utilizing the program
• Advanced - subject matter expert, able to teach others how to use most features of the program
  
  

11

Select any of the following items you have at least one (1) year of experience with:

• Procurement
• Purchase orders
• Travel arrangements
• Petty cash
• Monthly reconciliation
• End of day deposits
• Sales orders
• Travel vehicles
• Fuel cards
• Special events reconciliation
• Agency reimbursement invoicing
• Accounts receivable
• Special projects
• End of the year functions
• None of the above
  
  

12

Are you a current or former Metro Health intern/practicum student?

• Yes, I am a current intern/practicum student
• Yes, i am a former intern/practicum student
• No, I have not been an intern/practicum student at Metro Health
  
  

13

If you are a former intern/practicum student, please select the timeframe in which you completed your internship/practicum at Metro Health:

• Within the last 6 months
• Within the last 7-12 months
• Within the last 13-24 months
• More than 24 months
• Not applicable
  
  

14

Describe and give examples of how you provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. If you do not have experience, answer "n/a".

15

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Employees in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

• Agree
• Disagree
  
  

16

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM15.1, all employees are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

• Agree
• Disagree
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Government Administration

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