<p>Seeking a Payroll Accountant to join our team! Apply today for immediate consideration. </p><p><br></p><p>• Process and review payroll to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws and internal policies. </p><p>• Stay informed of annual changes in State, Federal, and local payroll laws, rate changes, and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.</p><p>• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations, including wages, payroll taxes, benefits, and other payroll-related accounts. </p><p>• Reconcile and maintain payroll-related balance sheet accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. </p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries for payroll, accruals, and related adjustments. </p><p>• Manage payroll rebilling to properties and programs, ensuring labor costs are accurately allocated across multiple entities and funding sources. </p><p>• Partner with HR, property management, and program teams to validate payroll data, employee classifications, and cost distributions. </p><p>• Analyze payroll variances and provide clear explanations to management. </p><p>• Support month-end and year-end close processes related to payroll. </p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including filings and reporting. </p><p>• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing payroll schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. </p><p>• Perform annual Workers Compensation audit</p><p>• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and internal controls. </p><p>• Other duties as assigned.</p>
<p>Tammy Power, Recruiting Manager with Robert Half is looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a mission-focused organization in Kern County where accuracy, compliance, and financial stewardship are essential to supporting a broad community impact. This position plays a key role in managing payroll accounting activities across multiple entities, ensuring employees are paid correctly while payroll-related records remain balanced and audit-ready. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, experience with multi-state payroll, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Tammy Power via LinkedIn</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee payroll processing activities to help ensure employees are compensated accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational standards.</p><p>• Monitor updates to federal, state, and local payroll rules and apply changes as needed to maintain ongoing compliance across payroll operations.</p><p>• Complete monthly reviews of payroll-related transactions, including compensation, taxes, benefits, and other associated accounts, to confirm accuracy and resolve inconsistencies.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile payroll balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and implementing timely corrections when needed.</p><p>• Prepare payroll journal entries, accruals, and other accounting adjustments to support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Allocate payroll expenses across properties, programs, and entities so labor costs are assigned correctly to the appropriate funding sources.</p><p>• Work closely with human resources, property teams, and program staff to verify employee data, job classifications, and cost distributions.</p><p>• Analyze fluctuations in payroll results and present clear explanations to leadership and finance stakeholders.</p><p>• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, payroll tax reporting, audit support, and annual workers compensation audit preparation.</p><p>• Recommend and support improvements to payroll procedures and internal controls to strengthen efficiency and compliance.</p>
<p>Tammy Power, Recruiting Manager with Robert Half looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join an agriculture-focused organization in Bakersfield, California. This position is integral to the financial management of operations, with a strong emphasis on fixed assets, depreciation, and tax compliance. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting practices and contribute to the growth and efficiency of the company.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration, contact me via LinkedIn</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the fixed asset subledger, managing additions, disposals, transfers, and maintaining accurate records for orchard equipment and land improvements.</p><p>• Prepare and post monthly depreciation schedules and related journal entries for agricultural assets.</p><p>• Support tax compliance by assisting with income, property, and agriculture-related tax schedules, and coordinating with external tax preparers.</p><p>• Execute month-end close procedures, including fixed asset reconciliations and variance analyses.</p><p>• Reconcile the fixed asset subledger with the general ledger on a monthly basis, ensuring discrepancies are investigated and resolved.</p><p>• Evaluate operating expenses to identify capitalizable costs related to orchard infrastructure and equipment.</p><p>• Monitor construction projects for irrigation systems and facility upgrades, facilitating the transfer of completed assets into service.</p><p>• Develop fixed asset roll-forward schedules and provide documentation for annual audits.</p><p>• Prepare financial reports analyzing asset utilization to assist orchard management in decision-making.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with U.S. accounting standards and internal company policies.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to an organization through hands-on accounting leadership and detailed financial oversight. This position is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can manage complex ledger activity, produce reliable financial reporting, and help guide accounting staff with a high level of independence. The role requires sound judgment, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple accounts, reconciliations, and compliance-related records.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review financial records and transaction documentation to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and post necessary adjustments.</p><p>• Process general ledger entries and maintain the integrity of account structures, including updates to account coding and descriptions when needed.</p><p>• Analyze ledger activity and supporting records to ensure transactions are properly authorized and aligned with contractual, regulatory, and policy requirements.</p><p>• Maintain subsidiary ledgers and control accounts while tracking activity across a range of funds, accounts, and financial transactions.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, trial balances, reconciliations, and recurring financial reports on monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations for pooled cash, trust, and other assigned accounts, including recording interest activity and researching outstanding items.</p><p>• Compile financial statements, schedules, and supporting reports for internal review and submission to regulatory or oversight agencies.</p><p>• Research and calculate assessment-related financial data, ensuring records are properly documented and certified where required.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting and clerical team members and contribute to performance feedback, staff development, and disciplinary recommendations as needed.</p>
<p>Tammy Power, Recruiting Manager with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a dynamic team in the agriculture industry based in Bakersfield, California. This role is integral to maintaining accurate financial operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in financial reporting, compliance, and operational support.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration, reach out to Tammy Power via LinkedIn. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily cash management activities, including bank reconciliations and account analysis.</p><p>• Prepare and execute month-end close processes, ensuring accurate journal entries and financial reporting.</p><p>• Analyze financial variances and manage lease accounting in alignment with established standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Assistant Controller to support audits and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Maintain general ledger accuracy through detailed account reconciliation and review.</p><p>• Utilize advanced financial software and tools to streamline reporting and analysis.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial processes and controls.</p><p>• Ensure timely and error-free reporting by managing multiple priorities effectively.</p><p>• Support cross-functional teams with financial data and analysis to aid decision-making.</p><p>• Adapt to a fast-paced environment with a focus on delivering high-quality results.</p>