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Advancement and opportunity await at Wheeler Accountants! Wheeler offers a fast-paced and exciting work environment with excellent opportunities for both personal and career growth. Potential candidates must be dedicated to a rewarding and successful career in public accounting and be focused on personal and professional growth.

Wheeler Accountants LLP is looking for an Internal Accountant to join our growing team! The Internal Accountant is a professional with strong accounting skills and will be responsible for a variety of our financial functions including the hands-on day to day accounting operations (G/L, A/R, and A/P), payroll, and process improvements. The Internal Accountant reports to the CFO and will be someone focused on detail input, preparation, and report generation. The Internal Accountant will bring a high level of accounting expertise, problem solving, analytical abilities, initiative, as well as sound judgment. We value a candidate with these essential qualities necessary for success in this role.

About Wheeler:

We are not your typical CPA firm. Yes, we provide tax, attestation, consulting, and client accounting services to a wide range of clients― but we do it differently. We’ve got the dynamic culture of a startup, with the stability and reputation of a five-decade old firm. We are creative. We are problem solvers. We are calculated risk takers. We believe in having a healthy life-work balance, giving back to our community, and having fun. Consistently named one of the “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” by Accounting Today, we strive to create a unique and rewarding environment for all of our employees.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Payroll processing for 50+ employees is REQUIRED

• 3+ years General Ledger and Accounting experience including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll processing for 50+ employees

• Working knowledge of QuickBooks, payroll software (i.e. Zenefits or similar), and BILL vendor payment software

• Experience with financial statement preparation, payroll preparation, employee benefits, worker’s compensation audit, wage garnishments, and business property tax statements

• Experience with retirement plans including annual 401k census and 401k reporting reconciliation

• Strong budgeting and cash flow management skills

• Working knowledge of financial and accounting software programs with strong sense of current computerized accounting systems that support the overall management of the business, operational efficiencies, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, vendor integration, and general accounting processes.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

What you will do:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and support schedules, bank reconciliations, including areas such as accruals, A/R, A/P, payroll journal entries, bank, prepaid expenses, fixed assets and related depreciation/amortization, income tax considerations

• Accounting research

• Perform general ledger reconciliations

• Perform journal entries and adjustments

• Oversee the A/R and A/P process

• Perform/review fixed assets and depreciation schedules

• Prepare trial balance and schedules in preparation of income tax returns

• Prepare payroll tax reconciliation, 1099s, and business property tax returns

• Prepare depreciation and amortization schedules

• Analyze/design spreadsheets as needed

Position Requirements:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general office software and systems

• Assistant Controller experience a plus

• Strong ability to meet and exceed deadlines

• Manage multiple items at once, meet and exceed expectations

• Experience with multiple accounting systems

• Solid attention to detail with excellent communication and organizational skills

• Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities while resolving problems quickly

• Ability to react to change productively and manage other essential tasks as assigned

Benefits:

• Competitive Bay Area salary with bonus

• Salary range: $75,000-$95,000

• Medical and Flex spending benefits

• 401(k) with employer match

• 22 paid holidays + PTO

• Flexible work schedule

Location:

• San Jose, California

Wheeler Accountants, LLP is a full-service accounting firm providing tax, accounting, audit, and business advisory services. We are a top-rated firm located in San Jose, California. We are as committed to our staff as we are to our clients. We take culture seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including option to work “Hybrid” or “Remote,” because we understand our professionals can manage work best when given the freedom to balance and enjoy life outside of an office.

If you believe that your experience and work expectations align with our commitment to our employees, we want to hear from you.

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