Municipal Accountant - Budgets, Forecasts & Analytics

City of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio seeks a qualified accounting professional to perform routine and moderately complex accounting and analytical tasks. The role focuses on recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing financial transactions within an office setting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and about one year of accounting experience, with knowledge of governmental accounting practices and related software. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 related software.
• Skill in operating a calculator/ten-key adding machine.
• 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 financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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 recorded correctly.
• Prepares documents for processing.
• Reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditure reports.
• Provides assistance to auditors as needed.
• Participates in special studies and projects.
• Assists in budget preparation and administration.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Accounting principles

Government accounting

Accounting software

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

PC proficiency

Ten-key calculator

Communication

Accounting application

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting experience (1 year)

Job description

City of San Antonio seeks a qualified accounting professional to perform routine and moderately complex accounting and analytical tasks. The role focuses on recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing financial transactions within an office setting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and about one year of accounting experience, with knowledge of governmental accounting practices and related software. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.