Fiscal Specialist

City of San Antonio • Full-time • San Antonio, TX, US • $59k - $87.21k / year • 3w ago

Job Summary

Under direction, performs specialized analytical financial management work with emphasis on accounting, budgeting, and financial compliance. May exercise functional or technical supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
West Service Center - 6798 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78228

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

Essential Job Functions

Performs analytical financial management work related to accounting, procurement, budgeting, accounts payable or receivable, and other financial tasks.
Analyzes past and present financial operations, trends, and costs and estimates future revenues and expenditures for budget preparation.
Assists in preparing financial status summary reports and grant close-out reports to the grantor agencies.
Supports budgetary systems that provide control of expenditures.
Supports accounting systems that provide detailed cost data for use by management.
Assists with financial compliance reviews.
May review bids and make recommendations to management.
Reviews contracts, budgets, purchase orders, periodic cost summaries, invoices, and vouchers for compliance with statutory provisions; and prepares statements to substantiate individual transactions for settlement.
Assists in addressing audit findings.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of budgeting and/or accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiar with City of San Antonio 5-year Infrastructure Management Program (IMP).
Knowledge of Street Maintenance Program (SMP).
Knowledge of fiscal policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Contract Procurement and performance monitoring related to Street Rehabilitation Program.
Knowledge of PrimeLink and SAP.
Knowledge of budget administration and monitoring procedures.
Ability to conduct financial analysis and forecast expenditures.
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

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, practices, and procedures of fifiscal management, governmental accounting, and auditing
Knowledge of financial and accounting systems
Knowledge of financial management pertaining to capital budgets, department services, and long-term bond analysis
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local provisions, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the utilization of funds
Knowledge of budget development and monitoring procedures, practices, and techniques
Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs
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 clearly and effectively
Ability to develop charts, graphs, and spreadsheets utilizing personal computer programs
Ability to analyze complex statistical data
Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations
Ability to work primarily in an office environment