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6 results for Entry Level Staff Accountant in Bakersfield, CA

Staff Accountant

Keene, CA
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Temporary to Hire
32.3 - 37.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Staff Accountant to join our team. This position supports core accounting operations through financial analysis, ledger oversight, reconciliations, reporting, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work closely with internal teams to maintain accurate records and support compliance requirements. Responsibilities:• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and custom reports, to ensure accurate period-end presentation.• Oversee day-to-day general ledger activity across assigned entities, funds, or properties and help maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts.• Perform detailed reconciliations and account analysis for balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies.• Support external and internal audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping maintain compliance with financial standards.• Compile and submit recurring financial reports for local, county, state, and federal agencies in accordance with reporting deadlines.• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and consistently.• Prepare journal entries, adjusting entries, and cost allocations to support accurate monthly and periodic close processes.• Build and refine spreadsheets, reporting tools, and templates that improve data gathering, analysis, and presentation.• Partner with accounting staff and operational contacts to verify financial information, answer questions, and support special assignments as needed.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Bakersfield, CA
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Temporary / Contract
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a Financial Services organization in Bakersfield, California. This position is ideal for someone who brings a solid accounting foundation, strong attention to detail, and prior experience working in a health care environment. The role will focus on accurate transaction processing, record maintenance, and coordination across payables and receivables activities using accounting software and high-volume data entry. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and enter payment details accurately into accounting systems.• Manage accounts payable activities by reviewing bills, preparing payments, and helping maintain organized financial records.• Handle accounts receivable tasks, including posting incoming payments, tracking outstanding balances, and following up on open items.• Perform high-volume data entry with a strong emphasis on accuracy, completeness, and timely updates to financial information.• Use QuickBooks and related tools to maintain account records, reconcile transactions, and support routine reporting needs.• Review invoice information for discrepancies, resolve basic billing issues, and ensure transactions are coded correctly.• Assist with maintaining organized documentation for audits, internal reviews, and month-end accounting support.• Collaborate with internal team members to keep financial workflows moving efficiently and address day-to-day accounting questions.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Porterville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Porterville, California and help drive accurate, timely financial operations within a manufacturing setting. This position supports core accounting activities, cost and inventory reporting, and business performance analysis while working closely with plant leadership and cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on manufacturing experience, and the ability to translate financial information into practical insights for operational decision-making. Responsibilities:• Manage daily accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, and completion of the month-end close process.• Oversee standard cost accounting and review labor, material, and overhead variances to identify trends and explain production performance.• Reconcile inventory balances and assist with cycle counts and physical inventory procedures to strengthen accuracy and control.• Maintain fixed asset records and support depreciation tracking to ensure reliable financial reporting.• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, respond to audit support requests, and help uphold strong internal control practices.• Analyze overhead absorption, cost of goods sold, and plant-level margins to support financial visibility for leadership.• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis for manufacturing operations and business planning.• Work closely with operations, supply chain, and sales teams to support billing, collections, revenue reporting, and cost improvement efforts.• Provide regular financial reporting and actionable analysis to the General Manager and assist with tax-related accounting support, including sales and state tax activities.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Bakersfield, CA
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Temporary to Hire
30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Bakersfield, California. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting activities, and helping guide sound fiscal decisions across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, hands-on accounting expertise, and the confidence to manage complex reconciliations, compliance matters, and budgeting support in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Lead day-to-day accounting activities to ensure financial operations are completed accurately and on schedule.• Produce financial reports and analytical summaries that support leadership decision-making and operational planning.• Develop revenue estimates and expense forecasts to help the organization manage financial performance effectively.• Support budget preparation and ongoing budget tracking by reviewing variances and identifying areas that need attention.• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies and maintaining the integrity of financial data.• Assist with year-end audit coordination by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses for auditors.• Research and address audit exceptions, compliance concerns, and account variances in a timely manner.• Prepare and review tax filings across federal, state, local, and other applicable jurisdictions.• Contribute to improvements in accounting processes, procedures, and related financial programs while providing guidance to less experienced accounting staff.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Terra Bella, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We have a vacancy for a Senior Accountant position for a permanent opportunity in the Agriculture industry in the Porterville, California area. As a Senior Accountant, your duties will include financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This position offers a great long-term growth potential, including a strong compensation and benefits package for the candidate. We are currently looking for an individual who possess excellent analytical skills and thrives working in a challenging and fast-paced environment while contributing to company growth. Located in Porterville, California, this Senior Accountant role is with a company in the Agriculture field. What you get to do every single day - Ensure corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls are followed when working with business partners and be able to provide support on special requests - Provide monthly accounting closure procedures and deliverables, which includes journal entries, reconciliations, reports in compliance with GAAP - Aid in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors - Present Balance Sheet account reconciliations - Allocate and prepare monthly consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet flux analysis reports for management - Delegate resources to Ad-hoc projects as necessary - Strong interest in continuously improving the automation of the accounting and reporting process - Analyze financial information and report on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks) - Partake in various department-wide initiatives
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Bakersfield, CA
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Temporary / Contract
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a growing organization in Bakersfield, California. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable managing full-cycle payroll in QuickBooks Desktop, and attentive to compliance requirements. The role involves maintaining precise payroll records, preparing certified payroll documentation, and working closely with internal teams to resolve payroll questions efficiently. Responsibilities:• Manage end-to-end payroll processing on a weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly schedule using QuickBooks Desktop.• Examine timesheets, pay rates, deductions, and earnings data to confirm each payroll run is complete and accurate.• Keep payroll files and employee compensation records up to date while protecting sensitive information.• Prepare certified payroll submissions and related documentation in accordance with prevailing wage obligations.• Administer garnishments, tax deductions, benefit withholdings, and direct deposit changes with accuracy and timeliness.• Reconcile payroll transactions, identify discrepancies, and support reviews or audit requests tied to payroll activity.• Answer employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and paycheck variances in a clear and thorough manner.• Assist with year-end payroll tasks, including wage reporting and W-2 preparation, and coordinate with HR and accounting to maintain payroll accuracy.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z