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Bilingual GL Accountant / Payroll Specialist

Job ID: 1777044
OA Reference: VS2026AF

  • $37,400 to $66,600
  • Bakersfield, 93308

We’re seeking a Bilingual (Spanish/English) GL Accountant & Payroll Specialist to support daily accounting and payroll operations for a fast-growing manufacturing/production company.
This in-office, temp-to-hire role is ideal for candidates with accounting, payroll, or clerical finance experience who want a professional environment.

General Ledger & Accounting Support
Assist with general ledger entries and reconciliations
Perform basic bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records
Support month-end and year-end accounting tasks
Maintain documentation and ensure data accuracy

Payroll Processing
Process and issue employee paychecks and earning statements
Verify hours worked, attendance, and pay adjustments
File payroll tax returns and make payroll tax deposits
Enter new hires, terminations, and employee changes into payroll systems
Complete employment verifications
Prepare and process documentation for benefits (medical, pension, unemployment)
Maintain organized payroll records and confidential employee information

Administrative Support
Data entry and document preparation
Filing, recordkeeping, and handling internal paperwork
Support accounting and HR teams with administrative tasks as needed

Requirements
Bilingual – Spanish & English (nice to have)
2+ year of consecutive experience in payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or clerical finance assistance.
Knowledge of basic accounting and payroll processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work on-site, Monday–Friday
High school diploma
Coursework or a certification in Accounting, Finance, or Payroll
Experience with Kronos or similar timekeeping/payroll systems
6 months–1 year of GL accounting experience
Experience in manufacturing or produce industry environments

Pay Range:
$18.00–$32.00/hr, depending on experience
Annual equivalent: $37,440 – $66,560

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Work Setting: 100% In-Office
Schedule: Standard business hours, Monday–Friday
Long-term career growth opportunities

If you have accounting or payroll experience and want a stable, long-term opportunity with room to grow, apply today! We’re hiring immediately and look forward to speaking with qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Additional Skills

GL accountant, payroll specialist, bilingual Spanish English, bookkeeping, payroll processing, manufacturing accounting, Kronos, financial records, payroll taxes, accounting clerk

AppleOne Representative Contact Info

Account Executive:
Viridiana Monserrat
Branch Phone:
Location:
Bakersfield, CA