City of San Antonio
Senior Accountant - Capital Accounts Payable
City of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Senior Accountant – Capital Accounts Payable
City of San Antonio invites qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Accountant – Capital Accounts Payable position.
Job Summary Under general direction, this role is responsible for performing complex accounting and analytical financial management work requiring professional knowledge of accounting theories, principles, and practices. The position primarily works in an office environment and exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.
Location & Working Hours City Tower, 100 W. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Essential Job Functions
Prepare financial statements including profit and loss, balance sheets, subsidiary statements, and other fiscal reporting.
Review and analyze general ledger account balances and recommend corrections.
Maintain the structure and integrity of the accounting system, including creating funds and accounts in accordance with the Uniform Accounting System.
Enter budget transfers and journal entries; complete month‑end and year‑end closings.
Review and interpret financial records.
Compile statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports for management.
Trace and reconcile records of financial transactions.
Create and update policies and procedures to safeguard the City’s assets.
Coordinate external audits, including preparing audit schedules, updating footnotes, and facilitating audit requests.
Coordinate special projects and assignments, such as inventory and actuarial reports.
Provide assistance for the budget process.
Participate in the design and modification of information systems.
Perform related duties as required.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of budgeting and/or accounting experience.
Substitution allowance: applicants may 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.
Successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing and background checks; additional checks such as a physical or motor‑vehicle record assessment may be required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of accounting theories, principles, and practices.
Knowledge of financial record‑keeping principles and practices.
Knowledge of financial report development.
Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
Skill in using a personal computer and related software programs.
Skill operating a calculator or ten‑key adding machine.
Ability to use a computer keyboard and basic office equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, management, and the 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 using personal computer programs.
Ability to interpret and analyze complex statistical data.
Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
Benefits The City of San Antonio offers a competitive compensation and benefit package, including subsidized health care, paid disability and life insurance, and an automatic pension program with a 2-to-1 match.
For more detailed information, visit the City of San Antonio benefits page: http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply.
If you require assistance due to a disability, contact the Human Resources Department at 210-207-8705 or fax 210-207-2285.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
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Job Summary Under general direction, this role is responsible for performing complex accounting and analytical financial management work requiring professional knowledge of accounting theories, principles, and practices. The position primarily works in an office environment and exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.
Location & Working Hours City Tower, 100 W. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Essential Job Functions
Prepare financial statements including profit and loss, balance sheets, subsidiary statements, and other fiscal reporting.
Review and analyze general ledger account balances and recommend corrections.
Maintain the structure and integrity of the accounting system, including creating funds and accounts in accordance with the Uniform Accounting System.
Enter budget transfers and journal entries; complete month‑end and year‑end closings.
Review and interpret financial records.
Compile statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports for management.
Trace and reconcile records of financial transactions.
Create and update policies and procedures to safeguard the City’s assets.
Coordinate external audits, including preparing audit schedules, updating footnotes, and facilitating audit requests.
Coordinate special projects and assignments, such as inventory and actuarial reports.
Provide assistance for the budget process.
Participate in the design and modification of information systems.
Perform related duties as required.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of budgeting and/or accounting experience.
Substitution allowance: applicants may 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.
Successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing and background checks; additional checks such as a physical or motor‑vehicle record assessment may be required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of accounting theories, principles, and practices.
Knowledge of financial record‑keeping principles and practices.
Knowledge of financial report development.
Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
Skill in using a personal computer and related software programs.
Skill operating a calculator or ten‑key adding machine.
Ability to use a computer keyboard and basic office equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, management, and the 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 using personal computer programs.
Ability to interpret and analyze complex statistical data.
Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
Benefits The City of San Antonio offers a competitive compensation and benefit package, including subsidized health care, paid disability and life insurance, and an automatic pension program with a 2-to-1 match.
For more detailed information, visit the City of San Antonio benefits page: http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply.
If you require assistance due to a disability, contact the Human Resources Department at 210-207-8705 or fax 210-207-2285.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
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