Accountant - Grant Funded

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Accountant - Grant Funded

Salary

$21.90 Hourly

Location

78205, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00920

Department

Workforce Development

Opening Date

03/24/2025

Closing Date

4/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

Yes

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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.

This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location 
City Tower, 100 W. Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205. Some remote work may be available depending on projects and business needs. 

Work Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience utilizing SAP systems
  • Experience with invoice reconciliations
  • Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Excel functions to include Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP
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?
  • I do not have any experience
  • Less than one year
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  • 10 years or more
06
Select any of the following items you have at least three (3) years of experience with: (accounting)
  • Cash handling
  • Customer Service
  • Data Analysis
  • Working with large databases and data sets
  • Creating flowcharts
  • Generating graphics from data
  • Microsoft Excel - Advanced Formulas
  • Microsoft Excel - Macros
  • Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
  • Microsoft Access
  • SAP Software
  • None of the above
07
What best describes your ability level working with SAP?
  • I do not have experience working with SAP.
  • Beginner ( I have had some exposure to it)
  • Intermediate ( I know how to use some functions)
  • Advanced (I am able to use it with little to no assistance)
  • Expert (Able to utilize and teach others)
08
Select all that you have professional experience with:
  • Theories, principles, practices, and procedures of fiscal management, governmental accounting, and auditing
  • Financial management pertaining to capital budgets, department services, and long term bond analysis
  • Federal, State, and local provisions, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the utilization of funds
  • Budget development and monitoring procedures, practices, and techniques
  • Report writing
  • None of the above
09
Select the response that best reflects the strength of your abilities with Microsoft Excel:
  • I do not have any experience
  • Beginner - familiar with some functions, able to utilize a smaller subset of those functions. (able to read and edit spreadsheets and write basic arithmetic formulas)
  • Intermediate - familiar with most functions, able to utilize a robust subset of those functions. (able to manipulate data by creating graphs, pivot tables, and using filters)
  • Advanced - familiar with nearly all functions, able to utilize nearly all functions. (able to perform analysis using more complex formulas such as If, Vlookup, Index/Match, Data Model, or What-If Analysis such as Goal Seek)
  • Expert - familiar with and able to utilize all functions. (able to perform all previously listed examples in addition to the automation of workflows through the use of VBA scripts/macros)
10
How many years of experience do you have working with invoice reconciliations?
  • I do not have any experience
  • Less than one year
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  • 10 years or more
11
Describe your experience working with invoice reconciliations. Where did you receive your experience and what were your duties? If you do not have experience, respond "n/a"
12
Describe your professional experience in Accounting or Finance. Please include where you gained this experience and some of the duties you were responsible for. If you do not have any experience, respond "n/a"
13
I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.
  • I acknowledge.
14
I acknowledge this position is Grant Funded. (Positions that are "grant funded" are unclassified and have no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission and are likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.)
  • I acknowledge

Required Question

Employer
City of San Antonio
Address
Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205
Phone
210-207-8705