Job Summary
A local privately held company in the telecommunications services industry is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to join its Bakersfield, CA team. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a dependable accounting professional with strong Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, reconciliation, QuickBooks, and Excel experience.
The Accounting Specialist will support daily financial operations, maintain accurate accounting records, and assist with monthly financial reporting. This role offers a stable Monday through Friday schedule, no overtime expected, and the opportunity to grow into higher-level financial management responsibilities over time.
This is a great opportunity for someone who values consistency, accuracy, and a supportive work environment. The role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting functions, hands-on involvement with financial reporting, and a career path for a motivated professional who wants to take on more analytical and leadership-oriented responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Manage full-cycle payroll, including related records, updates, and payroll accuracy.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.
- Maintain the general ledger using QuickBooks and Mastermind software.
- Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements, reports, and accounting schedules.
- Support daily accounting operations while identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, organization, and reporting.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: $52,000 to $62,000 per year.
- Job Type: Direct hire.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Overtime: No overtime expected.
- Location: Bakersfield, CA / Kern County.
- Benefits: Benefits package, PTO, and 401K.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Manage full-cycle payroll.
- Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Maintain general ledger activity and assist with monthly financial reporting.
- 6 to 10 years of accounting experience preferred for this level of role.
- Proven experience with AP, AR, and payroll functions.
- Strong proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience maintaining accounting records and supporting general ledger activity.
- Ability to work accurately with numbers and maintain strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet recurring deadlines.
- Ability and desire to take on higher-level financial analysis and reporting tasks.
- Dependable, professional, and comfortable supporting day-to-day accounting operations in a local business environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Mastermind software.
- Experience in the telecommunications services industry.
- Interest in growing into a financial management or senior accounting role.
- Prior experience assisting with monthly financial statements and management reporting.