Staff Accountant - Construction-In-Progress (CIP)

Staff Accountant - Construction-In-Progress (CIP)

Salary

$55,037.00 - $94,411.00 Annually

Location

Headquarters: 2800 U.S. Hwy 281 N., San Antonio, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00275

Department

Financial Services

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
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Grade 18: Salary Starts at $55,037.00 annually. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of professional level accounting functions and creating management and financial reports for internal and external use. The staff accountant records various financial transactions and events in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

General Functions:

• Researches and reconciles general ledger accounts to sub-ledgers and financial reports.
• Analyzes and interprets accounting transactions, resolves accounting issues and discrepancies, and performs general ledger maintenance.
• Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events. Verifies documents for completeness and compliance with GAAP and governmental regulations.
• Develops financial reports for all levels of management in order to facilitate financial analysis, budget, and forecasting decisions.
• Compiles financial schedules and reports for monthly statements and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Provides customer support by researching and resolving accounting issues and discrepancies and providing information to internal staff and organizations outside of SAWS.
• Coordinates and schedules meetings within the organization to monitor, evaluate, and recommend actions that directly impact financial functions.
• Evaluates, recommends, and implements operational processes and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Facilitates interdepartmental teamwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Construction-In-Progress (CIP):

• Review CIP projects throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring costs are accurately processed and tracked.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations personnel to obtain project status updates, validate in-service dates, and support the accurate reporting of capital project activity.
• Review project expenditures to determine appropriate capitalization, asset classification, and useful life assignments in accordance with accounting policies and GAAP.
• Perform analysis and reconciliation of CIP balances and project costs, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare supporting schedules, documentation, and financial analyses related to capital projects for management reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance.

DECISION MAKING

• This position receives general supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
• Three years experience performing professional level accounting work.
• Experience using automated accounting systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to use computer languages and relational database concepts.
• Experience with governmental accounting.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of financial accounting and reporting concepts and preferred business practices.
• Knowledge of the preparation process for financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of internal controls.
• Proficient PC skills in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
• Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts, banking personnel, vendors, investment providers and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Click on the link for additional information regarding benefits: SAWS Benefits

01

Do you have a Bachelors Degree or higher level of education in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency?

• Yes
• No

02

Identify degree(s) earned and major field(s) of study.

03

How many years of experience do you have performing professional level accounting work?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• Between 1 year of experience but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more of experience

04

Do you have experience using automated accounting systems?

• No Experience
• Yes, I have experience using automated accounting systems

05

Describe your professional accounting experience, including your primary areas of responsibility and the types of accounting functions performed. If no experience, enter N/A.

06

Describe your experience with governmental accounting, specifically with enterprise funds. If no experience, enter N/A.

07

Describe your experience researching, analyzing, and reconciling general ledger accounts. Include the types of accounts reconciled and your role in identifying and resolving account discrepancies. If no experience, enter N/A.

08

How many years of experience do you have with Construction-in-Progress (CIP) accounting?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• Between 1 year of experience but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years or more of experience

09

Describe your construction-in-progress (CIP) accounting experience, including the types of projects supported, your role in reviewing project expenditures, determining capitalization, asset classification, useful life assignments, validating in-service dates, reconciling CIP balances, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and standards. If no experience, enter N/A.

10

Describe your experience working with operational, engineering, project management, or other non-financial departments to obtain information, resolve issues, and support accounting or financial reporting activities. If no experience, enter N/A.

11

Describe your experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or other automated accounting systems. Include the systems used, years of experience, and how you utilized them to support accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, project accounting, or other financial processes. If no experience, enter N/A.

12

Briefly describe your proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including your experience using formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data analysis tools, reconciliations, or financial reporting. If no experience, enter N/A.

Required Question

Employer San Antonio Water System

Address 2800 U.S. Hwy. 281 N.

San Antonio, Texas, 78212

Website https://www.saws.org/career-opportunities/