Accountant

Salary: $21.90 - $32.85 Hourly
Location : 4710 STATE HWY 151 SAN ANTONIO, 78227, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2027-00143
Department: Animal Care Services
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
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.

Work Location
Animal Care Services Department - 4710 Hwy 151 San Antonio, TX 78227

Work Schedule
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM 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.

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:

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 so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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 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

03


Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• 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 accounting experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 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 all that you have professional experience with: (accounting)

• 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

07


Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Visio
• Outlook
• Teams
• None of the above

08


Please rate your level of expertise with Microsoft Excel:

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)

09


Describe your professional experience with reconciling monthly reports, invoices, statements and/or other records of financial transactions. If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A
10


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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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.

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