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Staff Accountant

San Antonio, TX 78248

Employment Type: Contract to Hire Industry: Accounting/Finance Job Number: 8322 Pay Rate: 30.00

Job Description

Staff Accountant
Location: San Antonio, TX (Hybrid – Onsite Monday-Wednesday, Remote Thursday-Friday)
Employment Type: Contract to Hire (Through August, Potential for Permanent Hire)
Pay Rate: $30 - $35/hour
 
About the Role
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a Staff Accountant for our client in San Antonio, TX. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity due to recent acquisitions, with a strong potential for permanent placement for the right candidate. The role requires three days onsite (Monday-Wednesday) and two remote days (Thursday-Friday), with an initial 100% onsite training period for the first few months.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of accounting experience or be a recent accounting graduate with a solid understanding of GAAP principles, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Prepare and maintain financial reports in compliance with GAAP and company standards.
  • Perform general ledger reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Support annual financial audits, preparing schedules and documentation for auditors.
  • Manage journal entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable transactions.
  • Maintain organized financial records following corporate policies and procedures.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Assist with ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Required)
    • A degree in Business or Finance may be considered but preference will be given to Accounting graduates.
  • 1-2 years of experience as a Staff Accountant (Open to recent graduates with strong accounting fundamentals).
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required:
    • Must be proficient with pivot tables and formulas.
    • Ability to navigate and sort large datasets efficiently.
  • Experience with accounting systems (Sage ERP is a plus).
  • Strong understanding of accrual accounting (preferred).
  • Ability to analyze financial reports, identify trends, and provide insights.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Must be comfortable working onsite Monday-Wednesday and fully onsite during the initial training period.

Why This Role?
  • Hybrid flexibility – work onsite three days a week, remote two days after training.
  • Strong potential for permanent hire after the contract period.
  • Opportunity to work in a growing organization following a large acquisition.
  • Hands-on experience in financial reporting, audits, and process improvements.

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