Staff Accountant I
CFS
san antonio, TX
Staff Accountant I
Location: San Antonio, Texas | Downtown | Hybrid
Compensation: $50,000-$70,000 DOE
My client is looking for a Staff Accountant to serve as a key partner to the development team by owning the accounting and financial reporting for active projects from pre-development through closeout. This role is ideal for an accountant who enjoys digging into details, understanding how projects are built financially, and turning data into clear, actionable insights.
What You Will Do as a Staff Accountant
- Take ownership of project-level general ledger activity and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in the proper period
- Prepare and analyze monthly project financials, highlighting variances, trends, and items that require further discussion
- Partner with development and operations teams to understand project activity and resolve accounting questions
- Perform budget vs. actual analysis and provide clear explanations for changes in costs and timing
- Support month-end close by preparing accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Track project costs, commitments, and funding sources to ensure alignment with budgets and financing structures
- Assist with construction draws, pay applications, and lender reporting requirements
What My Client Is Looking for in a Staff Accountant
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is a must
- 3-4 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles
- Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
- Comfortable working in Excel and building / maintaining schedules
- Experience in real estate or construction environments is a plus
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MaxSalary: USD75000
MinSalary: USD50000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.