Accountant I - Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Closes: August 21st, 2026

GENERAL SUMMARY

Responsible for complex accounting functions, as well as internal and external financial reporting. Provides planning, forecasting, and complex analysis of River Authority financial information. Maintains financial records and ensures proper recording of financial transactions. Tracks and reports capital assets and depreciation, including managing the yearly inventory and surplus process. Supports payroll functions, including retirement account contributions and general employee assistance.

Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Assist in the planning and preparation of financial statements and reports as requested.
• Oversee the Accounts Receivable (AR) function, including monitoring bank transactions for payments and tracking past-due invoices.
• Create invoices for external customers and government agencies, including lease invoices, project billings, and utility assistance charges.
• Track property tax revenue by auditing tax reports received from counties and recording uncollectible entries.
• Assist with payroll preparation, including the timely submission of retirement account contributions and related deductions.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Analyze general ledger account variances and perform account reconciliations to assist with quarter-end close.
• Record newly acquired fixed assets, maintain fixed asset systems for reporting, complete yearly inventory of assets, and oversee the disposal process of obsolete assets.
• Serve as the Records Management liaison for the Finance Department.
• Handle complex year-end assignments and prepare reports for the annual financial audit.
• Assist with grant reporting.
• Review co-workers' data entries to ensure accuracy.
• Print accounts payable checks on a weekly basis.
• Perform related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

• This position does not directly supervise any employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Qualified candidates that possess an Undergraduate Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline, and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in public sector accounting, budgeting, and reporting, or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may qualify for the Accountant I position.
• Qualified candidates that possess an Undergraduate Degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or relevant discipline, and at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, or economics; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may qualify for the Accountant II position.
• Qualified candidates that possess an Undergraduate Degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or relevant discipline, and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, governmental accounting, and financial reporting, including three (3) years of supervising experience; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may qualify for the Senior Accountant position.

*If selected, level will be determined by Manager based on internal assessment of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• State of Texas CTCD certification or other recognized certification is required or obtained within first year.

☒ Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge of:

• Financial Accounting Systems
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Accounts receivables/billing systems
• Accounting controls
• Audit procedures

Skills and Abilities:

• Communicating orally and in writing
• Interpreting financial statements and reports
• Typing 40-50 words per minute
• Using a ten-key calculator by touch
• Report preparation
• Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture that reflects our Values In Action of Accountability, Excellence, Open and Direct Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)

Physical Effort Requirements

Work Environment

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Satisfactory: Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.

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Disagreeable: Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.

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Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Heavy: E xerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS continued

Work Locations: (select one frequency choice for each location listed:)

Work Environment Locations

Work Locations: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be in the following types of environments:

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Office or similar indoor environment

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Construction site

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Vehicle

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Exposures: (select one frequency choice for each exposure listed:)

Exposures

Exposures: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be exposed to the following environmental exposures.

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Communicable diseases

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Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

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San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.