Job Description
Staff Accountant
Location: Plano, TX | On-Site
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: MondayFriday | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (Additional hours may be required during month-end close)
Salary: $60,000$80,000 annually (Based on Experience)
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant for a direct hire opportunity in Plano, TX. This position plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of a multi-site manufacturing organization by ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and driving process improvements.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in manufacturing accounting, month-end close, inventory accounting, and ERP systems. This individual is analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoys partnering with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and support strategic business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting & Financial Reporting
Lead month-end close activities for assigned locations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Prepare and post journal entries.
Perform general ledger account reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
Analyze financial results and investigate account variances.
Reconcile intercompany transactions and related accounts.
Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
Manufacturing Accounting
Partner with site leadership to improve inventory accounting accuracy and cost tracking.
Perform inventory analysis and variance reporting.
Support fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking.
Assist with financial reporting related to manufacturing operations.
Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support
Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, FP&A, and Corporate Accounting to improve reporting accuracy and data integrity.
Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline accounting processes.
Support ERP system enhancements and financial reporting improvements.
Participate in special projects, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Compliance & Audit
Maintain strong internal controls and financial application security.
Support internal and external audit requests.
Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
Manufacturing accounting experience required.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Experience with intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
Experience using ERP systems, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Payroll, and Fixed Assets.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA or CMA certification preferred.
Experience within manufacturing, packaging, or label printing environments.
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience with reporting automation or business intelligence tools.
Preferred Skills
Manufacturing Accounting
General Ledger
Month-End Close
Journal Entries
Account Reconciliations
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Inventory Accounting
Cost Accounting
Fixed Assets
Capital Expenditures (CapEx)
Financial Reporting
U.S. GAAP
ERP Systems
Microsoft Excel
Pivot Tables
VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
Intercompany Accounting
Process Improvement
Internal Controls
Continuous Improvement
Benefits
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Contribution
Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?
Wheeler Staffing Partners connects accounting and finance professionals with leading employers across the country. We provide personalized career guidance, transparent communication, and access to high-quality opportunities that align with your skills and long-term career goals. Our team is committed to helping you find a role where you can make an immediate impact and continue to grow professionally.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Plano, TX |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Website | http://wheelersp.com/ |
About Company
Wheeler Staffing Partners' (WSP) has outstanding client relationships providing consultants with access to some of the most desirable employment opportunities across the nation. Our experience, the solutions we provide, our business processes, and partnerships with our consultants and clients has made the company one of the most sought after placement firms for job seekers and companies of all sizes. WSP, provides all candidates with career opportunities, skill assessments, and interview consulting services and our clients with the candidates that meet their culture and skill set. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals to our RPO Service offerings, we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism at the best price. Let us put our expertise and services to work for you!
Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Accounting Closeunmatched
- Accounting Policiesunmatched
- Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
- Accounts Payableunmatched
- Accounts Receivableunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Balance Sheetunmatched
- Business Intelligence Softwareunmatched
- Business Supportunmatched
- Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)unmatched
- Career Counselingunmatched
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)unmatched
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Continuous Integrationunmatched
- Corporate Policiesunmatched
- Cost Accountingunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Data Qualityunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Depreciationunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Disability Insuranceunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- Expense Trackingunmatched
- External Auditunmatched
- Financeunmatched
- Financial Analysisunmatched
- Financial Operationsunmatched
- Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
- Financial Reportingunmatched
- Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
- Fixed Assetsunmatched
- General Ledger Accountingunmatched
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
- Internal Auditunmatched
- Journal Entriesunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Lean Manufacturingunmatched
- Life Insuranceunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Pivot Tablesunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Printingunmatched
- Process Developmentunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Reconciliationunmatched
- Salesunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Variance Analysisunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
- Vlookupsunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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