Fiscal Analyst - Various Departments

Fiscal Analyst - Various Departments

Salary

$64,097.02 - $96,145.66 Annually

Location

100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01209

Department

Various Departments

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

Yes

FLSA Status

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

The City of San Antonio is looking to fill multiple positions Citywide. Applications from this posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies within multiple departments, including but not limited to the Department of Human Services, Neighborhood and Housing Services, and other various departments.

Under general direction, is responsible for performing highly technical and complex analytical financial management work with emphasis on accounting, budgeting, and financial compliance. Exercises no supervision.

Some of the available positions are "grant funded" and, therefore unclassified and have no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. These positions are likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Hours

Will vary based on the assigned department.

Work Schedule

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

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts financial analysis and forecasting of revenues and expenditures.
• Analyzes past and present financial operations, trends, and costs and estimates future revenues and expenditures for the preparation of budgets.
• Prepares financial status summary reports and grant close-out reports to the grantor agencies.
• Develops and maintains budgetary systems to provide control of expenditures and maintains an internal reporting system.
• Reviews bids and makes recommendations to management.
• Develops, implements, and administers accounting systems that provide detailed cost data for use by management.
• Assists in determining the requirements for financial compliance reviews.
• Reviews contracts, budgets, purchase orders, periodic cost summaries, invoices, and vouchers for compliance with statutory provisions; approves these for payments; and prepares statements to substantiate individual transactions for settlement.
• Assists in developing methods and strategies for dealing with audit findings.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• May ensure the compliance with fiscal requirements associated with grant and capital programs.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of budgeting and/or accounting experience.

Department-Specific Requirements

• San Antonio Fire Department, San Antonio Police Department, and Building Equipment Services Department
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.
• Experience with SAP.
• Advanced Experience with Microsoft Excel.

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 theories, principles, practices, and procedures of fiscal management, governmental accounting, and auditing.
• Knowledge of financial management pertaining to capital budgets, department services, and long term bond analysis.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local provisions, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the utilization of funds.
• Knowledge of budget development and monitoring procedures, practices, and techniques.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, management, and the general public.
• Ability to develop clear, concise, and detailed reports and financial statements.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to develop charts, graphs, and spreadsheets utilizing personal computer programs.
• Ability to analyze complex statistical data.
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work primarily in an office environment.

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 SA Ready to Work or Train for Jobs San Antonio (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - TfJSA
• Yes - SA Ready to Work
• No

04

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

05

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

06

How many years of experience do you have in budgeting and/or accounting?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years or more

07

How many years of experience do you have working with financial statements?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

08

How many years of experience do you have using SAP?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

09

Select the response that best reflects the strength of your abilities with Microsoft Excel:

• Little to no experience using Microsoft Excel
• Beginner - familiar with some functions, able to utilize a smaller subset of those functions. (able to read and edit spreadsheets and write basic arithmetic formulas)
• Intermediate - familiar with most functions, able to utilize a robust subset of those functions. (able to manipulate data by creating graphs, pivot tables, and using filters)
• Advanced - familiar with nearly all functions, able to utilize nearly all functions. (able to perform analysis using more complex formulas such as If, Vlookup, Index/Match, Data Model, or What-If Analysis such as Goal Seek)
• Expert - familiar with and able to utilize all functions. (able to perform all previously listed examples in addition to the automation of workflows through the use of VBA scripts/macros)

10

Select any of the following items you have at least four (4) years of experience with:

• Capital budgets, department services, and long-term bond analysis
• Budget development and monitoring procedures, practices, and techniques
• Develop clear, concise, and detailed reports and financial statements
• Develop charts, graphs, and spreadsheets utilizing personal computer programs
• Analyze complex statistical data
• Conducts financial analysis and forecasting of revenue and expenditures
• Reviews contracts, budgets, purchase orders, periodic cost summaries, and invoices
• Other Related Field
• None of the Above

11

Describe your budgeting and/or accounting experience. Please reference any software applications used, as well as the use of major functions within those applications. If you dont have any relevant experience, respond "n/a".

12

Describe your experience manipulating large data sets to identify trends and correlations. Please reference software applications used, as well as roles within those applications. If you dont have any relevant experience, respond "n/a".

13

The starting salary for this position is $64,097.02. Are you willing to accept the base pay for this position?

• Yes
• No

14

I acknowledge some positions are "grant funded", therefore unclassified and have no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. These positions are likewise subject to at-well employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

15

I acknowledge for some positions I must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: 1) Felony Convictions, 2) Felony Deferred Adjudication, 3) Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, 4) Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, 5) Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and 5) Family Violence Convictions.

• I acknowledge

16

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