About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Public Housing & Community Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Accountant I (F&A) to join their finance team in San Antonio, TX. Under general supervision, this is a professional accounting role supporting the analysis, reporting, and maintenance of organizational financial records for a public housing agency. This is a full-time position. Annual pay: $62,653.50.

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What You’ll Do

This role focuses on general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll support, and budget tasks. Typical responsibilities include:

• Manage business relationships with internal customers and vendors to ensure excellent service.
• Prepare and post adjusting journal entries and reviewing journal entries for accuracy.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements; research and resolve variances.
• Download, import, and reconcile data from external systems to the general ledger.
• Prepare financial reports for leadership and support audit requests.
• Support accounts receivable tasks: post, reconcile, research unidentified payments, and calculate allowance for doubtful accounts.
• Support accounts payable tasks: review invoices, process payments, lead rotating check runs, submit automated banking files, and reconcile vendor statements.
• Assist with budgeting tasks for a multi-million dollar annual budget, including data entry, analysis, and presentations for leadership or the Board.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and prepare federal/state payroll tax reports as needed.
• Document business processes, update training materials, and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in Trauma Informed Care (TIC) initiatives and follow data governance practices.
• Use Generative AI solutions ethically where applicable and follow organizational policies regarding their use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education and basic requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum GPA requirement in accounting coursework: 2.5 or higher (as specified by the employer).
• Successful completion of criminal history background check, education and work history verification, and drug screening.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and be insurable under the organization’s fleet and liability insurance carrier.
• Proficiency or ability to learn cloud-based productivity tools (Google GSuite or Microsoft Office 365), including spreadsheets and collaboration tools.

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Preferred / Valuable Experience

• Knowledge of preparing internal and external financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
• Experience with compliance and contract monitoring (debt covenants, trusts, loans, regulatory agreements).
• Familiarity with cloud diagram/workflow tools (LucidChart, Visio) and basic VPN concepts for secure system access.
• Prior experience in public agency, housing authority, or nonprofit accounting is a plus.

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Technical Skills

To be successful you should demonstrate:

• Knowledge of GAAP, auditing principles, and standard accounting practices.
• Ability to prepare, maintain, and reconcile accounting and budgetary data.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort using accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to work confidentially and exercise discretion handling sensitive financial information.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet timelines with minimal supervision.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build cooperative working relationships.

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Behavioral Competencies

The organization values:

• Values-driven conduct (Compassion, Equity, Excellence).
• Leadership in managing projects and tasks.
• Strong customer service orientation and teamwork.
• Effective use of information and responsiveness/accountability.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with frequent periods of sitting; some walking across properties and climbing stairs may be required.
• Must be able to lift or carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Office noise level typically moderate; position may require travel between sites for property visits.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in compliance with the ADA.

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Employment Details & Compensation

• Employment type: Full-time
• Base salary: $62,653.50 per year (as listed)
• This role requires completing background checks, drug screening, and verifications as part of onboarding.
• This position is with a public housing / community services organization and work may include interaction with residents, vendors, board members, and external funders.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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