Senior Accountant

City of San Antonio; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio seeks an experienced accounting professional to perform complex accounting and analytical financial management work. The role oversees staff and supports budget processes while ensuring proper accounting practices and reporting.

Responsibilities include preparing statements, analyzing ledgers, coordinating audits, and developing financial reports. A Bachelor's degree and 3 years of budgeting or accounting experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of experience in budgeting and/or accounting.
• Ability to review and analyze general ledger data and prepare financial reports.
• Proficiency with standard accounting software and spreadsheet tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements including P&L and balance sheets.
• Review general ledger balances and recommend corrections.
• Maintain accounting system structure and chart of accounts.
• Process budget transfers and journal entries; close monthly and year-end.
• Coordinate external audits and provide schedules and notes.
• Assist during the budget process and support financial analysis.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Personal computer software

Job description

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

Alamo Regional Security Operations Center (ARSOC) - 638 Davy Crockett Rd, San Antonio, TX 78226

Work Hours

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

• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of experience in budgeting and/or accounting.

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 tomeet 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 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 clear 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.