Accountant 1

Aleron; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an detail-oriented Accountant in San Antonio, TX for a 9-month contract. You will support financial reporting, reconciliations, and research, ensuring GAAP compliance and contributing to audit readiness.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver accurate insights. The role requires 2+ years in Excel/Workiva and experience with ERP systems like SAP, PeopleSoft, or Hyperion, along with strong communication skills and a team-oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or auditing.
• 2+ years of experience in Excel, Workiva, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ability to prepare and analyze financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute financial and statistical reports with variance analysis.
• Develop audit schedules and documentation for external audits.
• Conduct technical accounting research and recommend policies aligned with standards.
• Review and improve accounting processes and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Workiva

Analytics

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Finance or Accounting or Auditing

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

Hyperion

Job description

Job Title: Accountant

Location: San Antonio, TX

Employment Type: Contract (9 months)

Industry: Energy and Gas

Compensation: $29.78 /hr.

Schedule: 40 hrs/Week.

About the Opportunity

• We're seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support financial reporting, account reconciliations, and technical accounting research.
• In this role, you'll analyze financial data, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and contribute to audit readiness and process improvements. You'll collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver accurate financial insights and support sound business decisions.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the opportunity to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while providing you with room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider- we help companies compete for talent. With experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and design talent solutions that deliver the business outcomes they want. We draw on decades of experience to provide contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Perform general ledger reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute financial and statistical reports, including variance analysis, cost tracing, and root-cause investigations using Excel, Workiva, and other reporting tools.
• Develop audit schedules and supporting documentation for annual external audits, while maintaining accurate workpapers and established procedures.
• Conduct technical accounting research, prepare position papers, and recommend accounting policies and procedures that align with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review and improve accounting processes, monitor financial benchmarks, update desktop procedures, and communicate financial findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Finance or Accounting or Auditing.
• 2+ years of experience in Excel, Workiva, and other financial reporting tools.

What Sets You Apart

• Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization.
• Ability to set priorities, organize work, and make occasional exceptions.
• Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other areas to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ability to work in a variety of locations such as the field, construction centers, and the main office.
• Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision.
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to make recommendations and independent decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Word.
• Experience as an accountant in the field, supporting and providing technical and analytical solutions.
• Experience with SAP, PeopleSoft, Hyperion, or other enterprise-wide systems.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.