San Antonio Water System

  • Finance Specialist

  • SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM
  • 2800 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., San Antonio, Texas 78212 United States View Map

Job Description

Grade 15: Starting Hourly Rate: $20.95. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Finance Specialist is responsible for maintaining all timekeeping functions for assigned departments. This position maintains an accurate track of hours worked for payroll purposes and acts as the liaison between employees and the payroll department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Performs all time-management related functions.
  • Compiles and records employee time and payroll data for assigned departments.
  • Processes and validates time data, leave, attendance-related actions and other exceptions into Kronos timekeeping system.
  • Evaluates and ensures departmental correction of time and attendance related errors.
  • Responds to and resolves employee concerns regarding time and attendance.
  • Adheres to organizational schedule to meet payroll deadlines.
  • Maintains employees’ leave schedules in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Ensures compliance with policies and procedures and administrative directives related to time, attendance, leave and time clocks and communicates responsibilities to departmental personnel.
  • Explains and provides guidance to managers, supervisors and employees regarding policies and procedures related to time and attendance.
  • Assesses departmental training needs. Develops standardized and customized training materials and delivers training as needed.
  • Serves as liaison between the Finance Department and assigned departments.
  • Provides attendance, leave balance, overtime and other reports as requested by management.
  • Organizes and maintains paper and electronic filing systems for time/pay data.
  • Communicates with employees by a variety of methods to assist with time related questions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING
  • This position receives general supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Three years’ experience with automated time and attendance systems.
  • Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

JOB DIMENSIONS
  • Knowledge of Kronos timekeeping system.
  • Knowledge of time and attendance policies, processes and procedures.
  • Proficient skill in utilizing personal computers and associated MS Windows-based software applications (including Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines.
  • Ability to process and maintain confidential information.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to prepare a bi-weekly payroll for entity with 1,800 employees and at least one special payroll each year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are in an office environment. Subject to sitting for long periods of time to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity, speech and hearing. Physical requirements include lifting up to 30 pounds occasionally.

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


Closing Date/Time: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
San Antonio Water System

San Antonio Water System

(210) 233-2025

The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties.  The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.

As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.

San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful. 

Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.

SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.

SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.

Why Choose a Career at SAWS?  

For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.

For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.

For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.

For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.

For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.

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