Under direction, is responsible for performing administrative and supervisory work planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the activities of the General Ledger section within the Finance Department. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
100 W Houston Street San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM

• Oversees and directs the day-to-day workflow distribution among General Ledger staff.
• Develops, reviews and maintains General Ledger policies and procedures. Monitors for effectiveness, provides guidance and ensures compliance with department policies, procedures and service level agreements.
• Reviews general ledger accounts to ensure posting accuracy, timeliness and reconciliation.
• Manages monthly and annual close process in SAP and assists General Ledger staff and City Departments as necessary.
• Reviews month-end and year end journal entries.
• Assists staff and management with account reconciliation discrepancies to ensure proper accounting treatment and timely resolution of all outstanding issues. Reviews and approves necessary adjustment entries.
• Drives process improvement and best practices or daily/weekly/monthly tasks, close procedures, and account reconciliation procedures.
• Prepares and reviews work papers for internal and external audits.
• Facilitates and oversees internal control procedures.
• Acts as a resource to and liaison between City Departments within COSA as well as external contacts.
• Provides technical guidance and direction.
• Coordinates and delivers, as needed, training sessions for General Ledger staff and City Departments.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible accounting experience, to include three (3) years of supervisory or lead work experience.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of preparation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting and Single Audit Report.
• Knowledge of automated procurement systems.
• Knowledge of banking and cash management, and municipal bond financing.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate complex accounting and financial problems, documents and reports, ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction to subordinates staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, City staff and the general public.