Accounting Clerk- Grant Funded (Metro Health Department)

Accounting Clerk- Grant Funded (Metro Health Department)

Salary

$19.90 Hourly

Location

1901 S ALAMO ST SAN ANTONIO,78207, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01219

Department

SA Metro Health District

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

8/25/2026 11:06 AM Central

Grant Funded

Yes

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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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.

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.

The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

Work Location

Metro Health Desk - 1901 S Alamo, San Antonio, Texas 78204

Work Hours

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

• Bilingual in Spanish.

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 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 (SAR2W) 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
• Associates 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
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters 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 bookkeeping, financial record keeping, or clerical accounting?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

06

Are you fluent in Spanish?

• Yes
• No

07

How many years of experience do you have in SAP?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

08

Select any of the following items you have at least one (1) year of professional experience with:

• Accounts payable
• Customer service
• Cash handling
• Preparing reports
• Preparing invoices
• Tracking cash receipts
• Tracking profit and loss
• None of the above

09

Please rate your level of expertise with Microsoft Excel:

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)

10

Are you a current or former Metro Health intern/practicum student?

• Yes, I am a current intern/practicum student
• Yes, i am a former intern/practicum student
• No, I have not been an intern/practicum student at Metro Health

11

If you are a former intern/practicum student, please select the timeframe in which you completed your internship/practicum at Metro Health:

• Within the last 6 months
• Within the last 7-12 months
• Within the last 13-24 months
• More than 24 months
• None of the above

12

How do you plan, organize, and prioritize your daily tasks?

13

Describe and give an example of how you handle multiple time-sensitive priorities. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."

14

What is your customer service philosophy? How do you provide excellent service to all customers? If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."

15

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

16

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

• Agree
• Disagree

17

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

• Agree
• Disagree

18

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

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx