Staff Accountant Job Plano area,Texas USA,Accounting

Position Overview

Staff Accountant, Plano, TX – On‑Site, Direct Hire. Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (additional hours may be required during month‑end close). Salary: $60,000–$80,000 annually (based on experience). Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of a multi‑site manufacturing organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and process improvements.

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 with in 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 (Cap Ex)
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

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