Senior Accountant

Salary: $25.35 Hourly
Location : 638 DAVY CROCKETT RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78226, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2027-00031
Department: ITSD
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Job Summary


Under general direction, is responsible for performing complex accounting and analytical financial management work requiring professional knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of accounting. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
Alamo Regional Security Operations Center (ARSOC) - 638 Davy Crockett Rd, San Antonio, TX 78226

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

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares financial statements including profit and loss, balance sheets, and subsidiary statements.
• Reviews and analyzes general ledger account balance and makes recommendations for corrections.
• Maintains structure and integrity of accounting system, including creating funds and accounts in accordance with the Uniform Accounting System.
• Enters budget transfers and journal entries; completes month and year- end closings.
• Reviews and interprets financial records.
• Compiles statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports for management.
• Traces and reconciles records of financial transactions.
• Creates and updates policies and procedures relating to safeguarding the City's assets.
• Coordinates external audit, including preparing audit schedules, updates the notes to the financial statements, coordinates audit timeline, and facilitates audit requests.
• Coordinates special projects and assignments, including inventory, actuarial reports, etc.
• Provides assistance for the budget process.
• Participates in design and modification of information systems.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of experience in budgeting and/or accounting.

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 principles and practices of financial record keeping.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods used in the development of financial reports.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Skill in operating a calculator or ten key adding machine.
• 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 interpret and analyze complex statistical data.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

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 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 completing 'month end general ledger accounting cycles' (Balance Sheets/Income Statements, etc.)?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

06


How many years of experience do you have analyzing general ledger account balances?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

07


How many years of experience do you have creating funds and accounts?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

08


Select any of the following accounting areas in which you have at least three (3) years of experience:

• Accounts Receivable
• Analyzing Financial Statements
• Analyzing data for patterns and trends
• Balancing Sheets
• Budget Analysis
• Budget Development & Maintenance
• Budget Maintenance
• Contract Monitoring
• Financial Reporting
• Grant Compliance
• Monitoring project budgets
• Payroll
• Procurement
• Profit & Loss
• Working with large datasets
• None of the above

09


How many years of experience do you have in budgeting and/or accounting?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years +

10


Please rate your level of expertise with SAP:

• None
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience
• Advanced Experience
• Expert Experience

11


Select the response that best reflects the strength of your abilities with Microsoft Excel:

• No Experience or Exposure
• 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)

12


Describe a time you've made an accounting error and how you handled it. If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A."
13


Share an experience in which you effectively compiled statistical, financial, accounting, and/or auditing reports and tables. If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A"
14


Give an example of a time when a project or task required you to be detail oriented. What did it entail? If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."
15


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.

Required Question