Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant
Location: San Antonio, TX (Must reside in San Antonio)
Work Model: Hybrid - Monday-Thursday Onsite
Training: 100% Onsite for first 1-2 months
Compensation:

• Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 (based on experience)
• Hourly (for contract candidates): $25 - $33/hour

Openings: 2

• Open to Direct Hire or Contract to Hire

Position Summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking two experienced Staff Accountants for contract-to-hire and direct hire opportunities in San Antonio, TX.


We are looking for a well-rounded Accountant with strong GAAP knowledge, hands-on month-end close experience, and solid ERP accounting software proficiency. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, takes ownership of their work, and is passionate about process improvement and operational efficiency.


This position requires working onsite Monday-Thursday after completing fully onsite training.


Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close and Financial Reporting

• Support and execute the month-end close process
• Prepare and post journal entries (routine and non-routine)
• Perform account reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Conduct flux analysis
• Prepare and manage monthly accruals
• Manage prepaid schedules
• Complete cash reconciliations for assigned entities
• Maintain assigned balance sheet accounts and supporting schedules
• Prepare revenue, receivables, accrual, reclass, and eliminating journal entries
• Support intercompany accounting and eliminations

Audit and Compliance

• Prepare audit support and internal schedules for annual reviews and external audits
• Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Document accounting processes and internal controls
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial data

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with client-specific reporting or billing as needed
• Support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects
• Maintain flexibility to meet business needs, including occasional overtime

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance (Required - Non-Negotiable)
• Minimum 2+ years of accounting experience with significant accounting responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with month-end close
• Experience with ERP accounting software (Sage Intacct preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, formulas required)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must reside in San Antonio, TX

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sage Intacct
• Experience in growing or dynamic organizations
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives

Core Competencies

• General Ledger Accounting
• GAAP Compliance
• Month-End Close
• Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliation
• Intercompany Accounting
• Cash Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting
• ERP Systems
• Sage Intacct (Preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Audit Preparation
• Process Improvement

Work Requirements

• Hybrid schedule: Monday-Thursday onsite in San Antonio
• 100% onsite during initial training period
• Must maintain regular and consistent attendance
• Professional appearance required
• Ability to work overtime as business needs require

Wheeler Staffing Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected category protected by law.

Meet Your Recruiter

Rachel Wiseman
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