Accountant 1

Ursus; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Commuter benefits

401K matching

Job summary

Ursus in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Accountant 1 for an 8-month assignment. You will perform account reconciliations, financial analysis, and support for external audit readiness using Excel and reporting tools.

The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of GAAP, strong Excel skills, and the ability to prepare timely financial schedules and variance explanations. Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting is required; SAP/ERP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, or related field.
• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to prepare schedules.

Responsibilities

• Performs account reconciliations and associated financial analysis.
• Prepares journal entries with minimal supervision and ensures GAAP compliance.
• Develops reports and variance explanations using Excel and other tools.
• Supports external audit by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Collaborates with team to update procedures and improve processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Auditing or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Word

Job description

Job Title: Accountant 1

Location: San Antonio, TX

Duration: 8 Months

Rate Range: $30/hr.

Company

Our client is the nation’s largest provider of electric and natural gas services.

Position Summary

Performs account reconciliations and associated financial analysis, technical accounting research to determine proper implementation of accounting standards, and prepares various auditing schedules. Prepares, analyzes, and distributes financial reports using Excel, Workiva, and other reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepares journal entries with minimal assistance and has a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Performs general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of data, and documents and follows up on anomalies or outstanding items.
• Prepares, analyzes, and distributes various financial and statistical reports, including variance explanations utilizing cost tracing and root-cause analysis.
• Prepares schedules and supporting documents for annual external audit.
• Updates department workpapers and is able to follow established processes and desktop procedures.
• Monitors benchmarks and analyzes variances to those benchmarks.
• Evaluates and recommends policies and procedures that comply with accounting and financial regulatory bodies.
• Performs technical accounting research and can write position papers to ensure documentation of recommended accounting.
• Prepares and updates desktop procedures, including flow charting and similar processes, while assessing current processes and recommending process improvements.
• Communicates, both in writing and verbally, to all levels and external parties on theory and concepts that impact the organization.
• Provides a high degree of service to internal customers by responding to financial and operating questions.
• Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization.
• Ability to set priorities, organize work, and make occasional exceptions.
• Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other areas to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ability to work in a variety of locations such as the field, construction centers, and the main office.
• Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision.
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to make recommendations and independent decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an accountant in the field supporting and providing technical and analytical solutions.
• Experience with SAP, PeopleSoft, Hyperion, or other enterprise-wide systems.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with concentration in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, or related field from an accredited university.

Benefits Summary

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

Fair Chance Policy

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.