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Job Description
Grade 20: Salary starts at $70,179 annually. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing intermediate level accounting functions in the reporting of activities such as fixed assets, financial transaction posting, and financial reporting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
General Accounting:- Prepares, Records, verifies, and reconciles intricate financial transactions and events in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Analyzes and summarizes financial transactions to ensure integrity of data in the general ledger.
- Reconcile complex general ledger accounts to the sub-ledger and financial reports, including researching and resolving variances, discrepancies, and errors.
- Monitors and evaluates organizational activities that directly impact financial functions.
- Maintains the financial reporting structures of the accounting system.
- Compiles and interprets financial data for internal and external users.
- Reviews and recommends modifications to the accounting system.
- Performs validation and testing procedures for all financial system upgrades and enhancements.
- Develops, recommends and implements departmental policies and procedures to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Supports internal and external audit process by preparing documentation and providing necessary information and support.
- Collaborates with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure effective execution of tasks and initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains Fixed Asset Records including accurately recording additions, adjustments, transfers, and retirements for all fixed assets, ensuring accurate classification and valuation of assets.
- Accurately calculates and records depreciation expense for all fixed assets in accordance with Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP).
- Performs reconciliation of the Fixed Asset Sub-Ledger to the General Ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Prepares various fixed asset reports, including Roll Forward, Depreciation Schedules, Assets listings and others as requested for management review and audit purposes.
- Supports internal departments by reviewing, analyzing, and providing guidance on proper accounting treatment to ensure compliance with all capital expenditure policies and procedures are followed.
DECISION MAKING- This position receives limited supervision.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
- Five years’ experience performing professional level accounting.
- Two years’ financial reporting experience.
- Proficient in the use of automated accounting systems.
- Proficient PC skills in financial, word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant or Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
- Experience with relational database concepts.
- Experience in governmental accounting.
- Contact with internal and external customers and governmental agencies.
- Responsible for ensuring the proper recording of financial transactions of a consolidated entity with $867 million in annual revenues, $10 billion in assets, and an annual construction budget in excess of $500 million.
Subject to sitting for long periods of time to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity, speech and hearing. Working conditions are in an office environment.
May be required to work hours other than regular schedule such as nights and weekends.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
Closing Date/Time: 10/5/2025 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Antonio Water System
Show moreThe San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties. The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.
As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.
San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful.
Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.
SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.
Why Choose a Career at SAWS?
For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.
For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.
For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.
For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.
For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.
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