We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. This Contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance department while expanding your accounting expertise. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting various organizational processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and initiate journal entries to ensure accurate financial records.<br>• Manage monthly allocations for insurance premiums such as health and property.<br>• Record payroll journal entries and reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis.<br>• Maintain and reconcile assigned accounts regularly, ensuring accuracy and completeness.<br>• Handle prepaid expense accounts and update donor contribution data into the financial system.<br>• Maintain and update the fixed asset module, including adding and disposing of assets, reconciling construction-in-progress, and preparing depreciation schedules.<br>• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including accrual journal entries and auditor documentation requests.<br>• Support invoice reporting and internal controls in collaboration with the Accounting Supervisor and Controller.<br>• Serve as a backup for Accounts Payable and Purchasing functions when required.<br>• Participate in special projects and workflow improvements as directed by the Controller.
<p>About the Company</p><p>We’re partnering with a well-established Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance business in San Antonio that operates with a true small-business, family-style culture. This team values trust, consistency, and collaboration—and they’re excited to add a Senior Accountant who can take ownership of core accounting functions while contributing to process improvements and modernization efforts. This role has a clear path to progress into the Accounting Manager role. </p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on, end-to-end accounting, has experience in regulated environments, and wants their ideas to be heard and implemented.</p><p><br></p><p>The Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing the full accounting cycle, supporting financial reporting and compliance, and partnering closely with leadership. This role offers strong visibility into the business and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Own month-end close (MEC) and full-cycle accounting processes</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements and management reports</li><li>Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis</li><li>Assist with audits and regulatory examinations</li><li>Support statutory reporting and NAIC filings</li><li>Work within multi-state insurance accounting requirements</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve accounting processes</li></ul>