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12 results for Financial Reporting Director in Bakersfield, CA

Controller
  • Mojave, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 125000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll processing, Bank Reconciliations, preparation of Corporate and Sales and Use Tax filings, and other finance tasks as and when required. The Finance Manager will also be responsible for leading financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial controls for the organization. <br><br>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<br><br>GENERAL DUTIES<br>• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes<br>• Review and Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Functions<br>• Perform Bank Reconciliations across the entity<br>• Review Payroll and process entries<br>• Prepare sales and use tax filings<br>• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results<br>• Perform budget-to-actual, forecast-to-actual, and year-over-year variance analysis<br>• Develop financial models for project and overhead analysis<br>• Monitor revenue, expenses, margins, profitability, cash flow, and key performance indicators.<br>• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.<br>• Close out of month-end and year-end close processes <br>• Maintain appropriate financial controls and support compliance with company policies and applicable requirements<br>• Support internal and external audits and financial information requests<br>• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, controls, and automation<br>• Provide financial analysis supporting strategic and operational initiatives<br>• Manage and develop finance staff, where applicable<br>• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Product, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Sales, and other business functions<br>• Perform other finance-related duties and special projects as assigned<br><br><br><br><br>HEALTH AND SAFETY<br>• Work in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Subsurface Energy Resources<br>• Be aware of any health and safety hazards or infractions and report same to Health and Safety Department<br><br>RELEVANT COMPUTER APPLICATIONS<br><br>• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills<br>• Adobe Acrobat<br>• Accounting ERP systems (JD Edwards beneficial, but not required)<br><br>QUALIFICATIONS<br><br>• Bachelor’s or Honors degree in Accounting<br>• 3-5 years financial managerial experience, managing finance and operational staff<br><br>SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES<br><br>• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting<br>• Experience managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and other finance processes<br>• Sales and Use tax filings experience<br>• Strong understanding of financial statements and financial performance metrics.<br>• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills<br>• Experience with financial reporting, ERP, or business intelligence systems preferred.<br>• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br>• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to senior management and non-finance stakeholders<br>• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities<br>• Deadline driven
  • 2026-10-15T18:13:42Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Visalia, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35.00 - 44.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Visalia, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This role partners closely with financial leadership to support accurate reporting, maintain strong accounting controls, and provide meaningful analysis that reflects the company’s financial performance. The position also oversees key transactional accounting activities and helps ensure month-end and year-end deliverables are completed efficiently and on schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with the Controller to prepare financial reports, interpret results, and compare actual performance against budgets and forecasts.</p><p>• Lead month-end closing activities to ensure entries, reconciliations, and reporting are completed accurately and within established deadlines.</p><p>• Oversee accounts receivable, grower accounting activities from intake through settlement, and inventory accounting for non-produce items.</p><p>• Review financial records and variance reports to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and support reliable reporting.</p><p>• Maintain organized supporting documentation that meets audit standards and strengthens overall record accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>• Contribute to management reporting by developing financial analysis, forecast support, and clear explanations of performance trends.</p><p>• Recommend and support improvements to accounting procedures, internal controls, and operational workflows.</p><p>• Assist with annual audit preparation by gathering schedules, documentation, and responses needed by external auditors.</p>
  • 2026-10-16T17:28:44Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 19.00 - 23.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a machinery manufacturing organization in Bakersfield, California. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations and serves as a reliable resource to the Accounting Manager by helping maintain accurate financial records, resolve discrepancies, and keep critical deadlines on track. The position is well suited for someone with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage vendor payment activities by reviewing invoices, preparing disbursements, recording manual and recurring payments, and reconciling company card activity.</p><p>• Support receivables by creating customer invoices, applying incoming payments, following up on overdue balances, and handling credit-related documentation requests.</p><p>• Coordinate billing tasks that include preparing specialized invoice documentation, processing account credits, and maintaining accurate customer account records.</p><p>• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on schedule while assisting with selected employee administration tasks such as onboarding records, benefits support, and open enrollment documentation.</p><p>• Contribute to financial reporting by preparing sales tax filings, assisting with month-end close activities, and organizing documentation needed for audits, budgeting, and cash flow planning.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to help ensure complete, timely, and reliable accounting records.</p><p>• Maintain operational and usage records tied to departmental reporting needs and provide additional administrative support as assigned.</p><p>• Build and maintain clear process documentation, training references, and coverage guides while progressing through established onboarding milestones and escalating risks or unresolved issues promptly.</p>
  • 2026-10-26T23:13:45Z
Controller (Plant)
  • Delano, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Tammy Power, Recruiting Manager with Robert Half is partnering with a company looking for an experienced Plant Controller to provide financial direction for operations in Kern County, California. This position works closely with plant and executive leadership to strengthen profitability, improve reporting visibility, and support sound business decisions across production and agricultural activities. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in cost accounting, forecasting, and operational analysis within a fast-paced, production-focused environment.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Tammy Power via LinkedIn. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct operational accounting activities and deliver accurate financial reporting for plant and production functions.</p><p>• Build and oversee budgets, forecasts, and longer-term financial plans that support operational goals and business growth.</p><p>• Evaluate financial and operating results, highlight meaningful trends, and present practical recommendations to leadership.</p><p>• Manage cost accounting processes, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and analysis of manufacturing variances.</p><p>• Track and interpret key performance measures tied to labor, output, yield, and overall operating efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations leaders to identify opportunities to increase margins and improve plant performance.</p><p>• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting standards, company policies, and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Lead month-end and year-end close activities related to plant and operational finance.</p><p>• Support capital planning, strategic initiatives, and financial analysis for expansion or process improvement efforts.</p><p>• Guide and develop accounting staff while preparing financial presentations and reporting packages for senior leadership.</p>
  • 2026-11-06T14:48:43Z
Senior Accountant
  • Porterville, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 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.<br><br>What you get to do every single day<br><br>- Ensure corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls are followed when working with business partners and be able to provide support on special requests<br><br>- Provide monthly accounting closure procedures and deliverables, which includes journal entries, reconciliations, reports in compliance with GAAP<br><br>- Aid in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors<br><br>- Present Balance Sheet account reconciliations<br><br>- Allocate and prepare monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis reports for management<br><br>- Delegate resources to Ad-hoc projects as necessary<br><br>- Strong interest in continuously improving the automation of the accounting and reporting process<br><br>- Analyze financial information and report on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)<br><br>- Partake in various department-wide initiatives
  • 2026-10-23T13:28:45Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to oversee core accounting activities and support project-focused financial operations for a construction and contractor environment in Bakersfield, California. This permanent position partners closely with leadership, project teams, and external stakeholders to keep financial records accurate, billing timely, and reporting reliable. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of general accounting, project billing, and month-end processes, along with the organization and follow-through needed to manage multiple deadlines effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee weekly accounts payable activity by reviewing invoices, recording transactions, and reconciling balances to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Monitor outstanding receivables, prepare aging reports, and assist with collection follow-up to support steady cash flow and timely customer payments.<br>• Coordinate monthly consultant payments by confirming invoice approval, verifying charges against project activity, and arranging disbursements on schedule.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger review.<br>• Prepare monthly client invoices for active projects by working with project managers and leadership to confirm contract terms, billing details, and accuracy before release.<br>• Track project financial data such as budgets, contracts, consultant costs, and billing status to help maintain visibility into project performance.<br>• Maintain current vendor, client, and project records within accounting and project management systems to support accurate reporting and processing.<br>• Produce financial and operational reports for leadership, including receivables status, cash flow insights, and project profitability summaries.<br>• Organize accounting documentation in both digital and physical formats and assist with materials needed for tax preparation, audits, and annual reporting.<br>• Help strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls while coordinating with outside accountants or consultants when needed.
  • 2026-11-03T20:03:56Z
Accountant
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 36.10 - 41.80 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accountant to join a construction and contractor organization in Bakersfield, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position supports core accounting operations for a project-focused business environment, with responsibility for keeping financial records accurate, billing clients on time, and helping leadership monitor financial performance. The role is well suited for someone who can balance routine accounting cycles with project-related financial coordination while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process weekly payables, reconcile related activity, and keep vendor and customer information accurate within the accounting platform.<br>• Review outstanding receivables, prepare aging updates, and partner with internal teams to support follow-up and collection efforts.<br>• Support month-end close by organizing consultant invoices, preparing account support schedules, and completing routine closing activities.<br>• Generate monthly project billing and confirm invoice accuracy by coordinating with project managers and company leadership on contract terms and client expectations.<br>• Maintain current project financial data, including budgets, contract amounts, and outside consultant costs, within project tracking systems.<br>• Prepare recurring financial summaries for leadership, highlighting items such as receivable aging, cash movement, and project-level performance.<br>• Organize accounting documentation for audit support, tax preparation, and other external reporting needs across digital and limited paper records.<br>• Contribute to improvements in accounting workflows and internal controls while working with external accounting advisors when needed.
  • 2026-10-27T22:58:43Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Delano, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24.24 - 28.07 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a non-profit organization in Delano, California. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong accounting fundamentals, accuracy in transactional work, and confidence handling both records and customer-facing payment activity. The role contributes to smooth financial processing by maintaining organized documentation, preparing routine accounting entries, and assisting with reporting and reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support day-to-day accounting activities by processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Examine invoices, backup documentation, and payment details to prepare approved items for disbursement and proper record retention.</p><p>• Maintain supporting financial records, update subsidiary ledgers, and enter journal-related information needed for general ledger accuracy.</p><p>• Complete month-end balancing tasks by reconciling reports and verifying that supporting records align with the general ledger.</p><p>• Input, retrieve, and organize accounting data in designated systems while producing routine financial and operational reports in required formats.</p><p>• Assist with utility and customer account administration by setting up new accounts, assigning account details, recording payments, and addressing past-due balances.</p><p>• Perform cashiering duties by receiving payments, fees, deposits, and other incoming funds, while ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Prepare daily receipt summaries, balance cash activity, create audit-support documentation, and coordinate bank deposit processing.</p><p>• Provide administrative and public-facing support by responding to procedural questions, preparing forms, and checking documents for completeness and policy compliance.</p>
  • 2026-11-04T01:18:41Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 20.90 - 24.20 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a team in Bakersfield, California. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist with experience handling invoicing, cash application, collections, and customer credit support in a fast-paced environment. The position will play an important part in maintaining accurate receivables records, supporting daily reporting, and helping the business make informed credit and billing decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Generate and record customer invoices accurately, including billing related to international orders and freight charges.</p><p>• Process incoming payments and apply cash receipts to the correct customer accounts in a timely manner.</p><p>• Prepare recurring daily reports such as sales activity summaries and cash reporting for accounting visibility.</p><p>• Review shipping documentation to confirm billing details and ensure customers are charged correctly for transportation costs.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts receivable balances, prepare journal entries, and support month-end accrual activities.</p><p>• Evaluate account activity to help determine reserve recommendations for doubtful accounts and support monthly bad debt analysis.</p><p>• Assist with customer credit reviews by helping establish and monitor credit limits and assessing account standing.</p><p>• Work with internal stakeholders to decide whether orders should be released or placed on hold based on customer financial health and payment history.</p><p>• Follow up on overdue commercial accounts, coordinate collection efforts, and communicate significant customer risk changes to leadership and sales partners.</p><p>• Maintain accurate customer records in internal databases and assist with preparing quarterly sales tax reporting and monthly account analysis.</p>
  • 2026-11-04T20:24:03Z
Tax Staff - Public
  • Visalia, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000.00 - 60000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Staff member to join our team in Visalia, California. In this role, you will handle a variety of tax preparation tasks, including individual and corporate returns, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a collaborative and dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare individual and corporate tax returns with accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.</p><p>• Utilize tax software, including CCH ProSystem Fx, to streamline tax preparation processes.</p><p>• Conduct research on tax issues to provide accurate and informed solutions.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to meet deadlines and client expectations.</p><p>• Maintain organized records and documentation for audit purposes.</p><p>• Communicate with clients to gather necessary financial information and resolve inquiries.</p><p>• Review and analyze financial statements to identify tax implications.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Assist in improving processes and workflows for tax preparation tasks.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For more information contact Ross Wheeler on Linked In. </p>
  • 2026-11-06T14:48:43Z
Loan Administrator
  • Tulare, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18.00 - 20.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Loan Administrator to support lending operations in Tulare, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on administering loan files, reviewing documentation, and assisting with underwriting activities to help maintain accurate and compliant records. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and experience handling loan-related paperwork in a structured environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage loan files from intake through completion, ensuring documents are organized, accurate, and easy to retrieve.<br>• Review applications and supporting records to confirm completeness before files move forward in the approval process.<br>• Assist with underwriting-related tasks by gathering financial information and verifying required documentation.<br>• Maintain filing systems for active and archived loan records in accordance with internal standards and program guidelines.<br>• Conduct loan reviews to identify missing items, inconsistencies, or compliance concerns and follow up for resolution.<br>• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to track file progress and support timely loan processing.<br>• Prepare administrative updates, status notes, and reports related to loan activity and documentation.<br>• Support program-specific lending activities, including work connected to Community Development Block Grant loan administration when applicable.
  • 2026-10-29T22:43:43Z
Consumer Lender - Support
  • Porterville, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18.00 - 20.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dependable Consumer Lender - Support specialist to join a financial services team in Porterville, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity focuses on electronic banking support, account research, digital banking administration, and client service in a high-volume operational setting. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable handling multiple banking processes while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness. This role offers the chance to support both internal operations and customer-facing banking services in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily electronic payment activities by reviewing transactions, balancing accounts, and maintaining accurate general ledger support.<br>• Handle outbound payment file processing, recurring transfer setup, and related adjustments to keep banking operations running smoothly.<br>• Research and resolve payment exceptions, returns, disputes, corrections, and rejected items in a timely and accurate manner.<br>• Monitor operational reporting, investigate discrepancies, and take action to clear outstanding issues across banking and deposit activities.<br>• Create and maintain online banking access for new users while assisting existing customers with troubleshooting and account support.<br>• Administer treasury management services for business clients, including payment origination tools, wire capabilities, fraud prevention services, and account controls.<br>• Support remote deposit and positive pay functions by reviewing submitted files, validating activity, and addressing processing concerns.<br>• Provide responsive customer service to clients and internal teams by answering questions, resolving service issues, and escalating complex matters when needed.
  • 2026-10-22T23:38:44Z