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5 results for Staff Accountant in Bakersfield, CA

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

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Bakersfield, CA
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Temporary to Hire
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to support financial operations for an agriculture-focused organization in Bakersfield, California. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who can oversee core accounting activities, maintain accurate records, and help ensure timely reporting. The role requires strong knowledge of general ledger management, close processes, reconciliations, and audit support while contributing to the day-to-day integrity of accounting functions. Responsibilities:• Lead the monthly close cycle by reviewing transactions, preparing supporting schedules, and ensuring deadlines are met.• Oversee general ledger activity and maintain accurate financial records through careful review and correction of account balances.• Prepare and post journal entries to reflect routine and adjusting transactions in accordance with accounting standards.• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to support accurate financial reporting.• Coordinate documentation and provide support during financial statement audit activities.• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to promote timely payments, collections, and proper recording.• Manage bookkeeping operations, including full charge bookkeeping responsibilities across daily and periodic accounting tasks.• Review accounting workflows and assist with process-related changes or system updates as needed within the department.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Tax Staff - Public

Bakersfield, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Tammy Power, Recruiting Manager with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Tax or Audit Staff team member to support a public accounting environment in Bakersfield, California. This role focuses on preparing accurate tax filings for individuals and businesses and/or audit while contributing to broader client service and compliance efforts. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in tax preparation, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across both tax and audit-related assignments. For consideration reach out to Tammy Power via LinkedIn. Responsibilities:• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individual and corporate clients with a high degree of accuracy.• Gather, organize, and analyze financial information to complete tax engagements efficiently and in accordance with applicable regulations.• Research tax issues and apply current guidance to help address client questions and filing requirements.• Support planning and compliance activities by identifying discrepancies, resolving documentation gaps, and maintaining complete workpapers.• Use of systems related tax software to produce returns, manage engagement data, and track filing progress.• Collaborate with internal team members on audit-related tasks and assist with assigned audit functions as business needs require.• Communicate with clients and colleagues to clarify financial details, request missing information, and help keep projects on schedule.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

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

Tax Senior - Public

Bakersfield, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
Tyler Houk With Robert Half is looking for an experienced Tax Senior to join a public accounting team in Bakersfield, California. This role focuses on preparing and reviewing a range of tax filings while supporting clients with accurate, timely compliance services. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced CPA firm environment. Responsibilities:• Prepare and review individual and corporate tax returns with a high level of accuracy and attention to deadlines.• Organize, analyze, and validate client financial information to support complete and compliant tax filings.• Manage tax preparation workflows for multiple engagements while maintaining consistent communication on status and open items.• Apply current tax rules and firm standards to identify filing issues, resolve discrepancies, and support quality deliverables.• Use CCH ProSystem and CCH ProSystem Fx tools to complete return preparation, documentation, and related tax processes.• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to gather required documents, clarify tax matters, and address follow-up questions efficiently. If you are interested in the role, please reach out to Tyler Houk via LinkedIn
2026-08-12T00:00:00Z