Financial Accountant I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanantoniotx/jobs/newprint/4784996) Apply  Financial Accountant I Salary $21.90 - $32.85 Hourly Location 78205, TX Job Type 4A Full-Time Job Number 2025-00569 Department Finance Opening Date 01/09/2025 Closing Date 2/2/2025 11:59 PM Central Grant Funded No FLSA Status Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Summary Under general supervision, is responsible for performing professional level accounting work involving the analysis and reporting of municipal finances, and other tasks related to the practice of recording, classifying, and researching financial transactions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises no supervision. Work Location 100 W Houston Street San Antonio, TX Work Schedule 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM (Hybrid/Remote) Essential Job Functions + Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), City Ordinances and applicable legal mandates. + Prepares and submits accounting journal entries and adjustments into the City's SAP Financial and Accounting System. + Analyzes and reviews financial transactions submitted from City Departments for accuracy and appropriateness. + Reconciles sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolves differences, such as bank statements, investments, and credit cards. + Ensures required accounting entries are completed before the closing of the month. + Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Job Requirements + Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Applicant Information + 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. + 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. + 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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of governmental accounting procedures and policies. + Knowledge of accounting related computer programs and software. + Knowledge of City and departmental policies, procedures and administrative systems. + Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, policies and regulations related to the assigned area of responsibility. + Knowledge of principles and practices of financial record keeping. + Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs. + Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. + Ability to read, analyze, interpret and/or prepare financial and accounting documents and reports. + Ability to schedule and coordinate projects, set priorities, and adapt to changing priorities. + Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision. + Ability to maintain confidential information. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management and City employees. + Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position. 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 (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Hr/About/ContactUs?sendto=HR) 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.