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Accounting Clerk

City of San Antonio • United States, United States • 1d ago

Accounting Clerk

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Accounting Clerk

Salary

$19.90 Hourly

Location

TX 78207, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00355

Department

Fire & EMS

Opening Date

12/15/2025

Closing Date

12/22/2025 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Description

Benefits

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing basic accounting, bookkeeping, and clerical duties to include, preparing reports, invoices, and statements and performing various accounting calculations and transactions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises no supervision.

Work Location

Public Safety Headquarters - 315 S. Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX (78205)

Work Schedule

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

Essential Job Functions

Reviews, processes and compiles various accounting transactions such as disbursements, pay and expense vouchers, paid and due remittances, checks and claims.

Maintains, audits, corrects, and receives all departmental cash turn-ins and prepares cash turn-in report.

Compiles and records interest charges.

Computes, prepares, verifies, and summarizes invoices for daily, weekly, and monthly data entry.

Balances books and compiles reports to show statistics, such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to the operation of an activity.

Maintains division or department petty cash fund.

Issues permits and collects associated fees.

Maintains files and records on all transactions.

Collects, counts, and verifies all incoming monies from City enterprises and prepares distribution reports for all revenue collected.

Produces various reports and statements.

Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).

One (1) year of bookkeeping, financial record keeping, or accounting clerical experience; Or completion of the SA: Ready to Work: Finance/Insurance or Professional Services/Other training program

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SAP.

Experience with Excel.

Experience with accounting software and systems.

Experience with accounts payable and/or receivable.

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 bookkeeping and accounting procedures, principles, practices and techniques.

Knowledge of cash handling procedures and practices.

Knowledge of automated record keeping systems.

Skill in operating a ten key adding machine or calculator.

Skill in operating a personal computer.

Skill in utilizing an automated coin and currency counting machine.

Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Ability to develop clear and concise written and statistical reports.

Ability to calculate penalty and interest charges.

Ability to prepare books, ledgers, and files.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and City staff.

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.

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