ARPA Accountant (Temporary) Grant-Funded

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.

This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location

City Tower - 100 W. Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205; Some remote work may be available depending on projects and business needs

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (Please note that this position will begin at 40 hours/week, but the hours will decrease as the grant winds down).

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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting Degree
  
  

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:

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 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.

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 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 +
  
  

06

Select All That You Have Professional Experience With

• General Ledger, journal entries, reconciliations.
• 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 you have professional experience with:

• Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Planner
• Outlook
• Teams
• None of the above
  
  

08

Please Rate Your Proficiency Level With Microsoft Excel

• None
• Beginner - limited experience
• Intermediate - require little or no experience utilizing the program
• Advanced - subject matter expert, able to teach others how to use most features of the program
  
  

09

Please Rate Your Level Of Expertise With SAP

• None
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)
  
  

10

Describe your experience with manipulating large data sets to identify trends and correlations to compile reports. Please reference the software applications used and the major functions utilized. If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A".

11

I acknowledge this position is Grant Funded. (Positions that are "grant funded" are unclassified and have no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission and are likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.)

• I acknowledge
  
  

12

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 AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. 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