Accountant - San Antonio, TX

TRDI Incorporated•San Antonio, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant contributes to TRDI’s mission to create and enhance life opportunities for people with barriers and disabilities and supports the organization’s core values and business plan. The position performs day-to-day accounting functions to support accurate financial reporting and timely month-end close, while helping ensure compliance with federal, state, and local government requirements, company policies, and contractual obligations. The Accountant also establishes relationships with government entities, universities, and private-sector organizations and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders. The role supports financial operations through reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, adjustments, accounts receivable, billing, collections, budget-to-actual analysis, and audit support. It maintains organized financial records, communicates findings to management, and works with operations, project managers, HR, and leadership to support sound financial and operational decisions. The Accountant also provides training and support to project managers and other personnel, evaluates processes and industry practices, identifies improvements, and participates in special projects, committees, professional development, and community representation. The position is based in a professional office environment and involves extended periods working at a computer. It routinely uses standard office equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field.
One to three years of relevant experience in accounting, accounts receivable, billing, or contract accounting.
Experience using accounting software or ERP systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to meet firm deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally and discreetly.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a federal contracting, nonprofit, or AbilityOne environment.
Familiarity with Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
Experience with Sage Intacct, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), or similar government billing and accounting systems.
Exposure to contract billing, revenue recognition, reconciliations, and audit support activities.
Experience working in a high-volume, multi-contract accounting environment.
Demonstrated ability to improve processes, support audits, and manage competing priorities independently.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day accounting functions in support of accurate financial reporting and timely month-end close.
Prepare, review, and maintain account reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation in accordance with GAAP and internal control requirements.
Record and analyze journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to ensure accurate recognition of revenue and expenses.
Support accounts receivable activities, including billing accuracy, follow-up collections, and resolution of outstanding balances.
Assist with budget-to-actual analysis, investigate material variances, and communicate findings to management as needed.
Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records and respond to internal and external audit requests.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations, company accounting policies, and contractual requirements.
Collaborate with operations, project managers, HR, and leadership to support financial accuracy and operational decision-making.
Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
Maintain confidentiality of financial and employee information and exercise sound professional judgment.
Participate in special projects and perform other accounting-related duties as assigned.
Provide ongoing communication, support, and training to project managers and other personnel for implementation of the areas described in the posting.
Update job knowledge and evaluate internal operational processes against current industry trends.
Participate in conferences and educational opportunities, read professional publications, maintain professional networks, and represent the organization in the community.
Participate on committees and special projects and seek additional responsibilities.