We are seeking an experienced Bilingual Receptionist to join a professional accounting and auditing services office in Bakersfield, CA. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the first point of contact while also providing administrative and accounting support in a fast-paced environment.
If you are fluent in Spanish and English, highly organized, tech-savvy, and comfortable assisting accountants with daily office and financial tasks, we want to hear from you.

Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of recent experience in receptionist, clerical, or administrative roles
Bilingual in Spanish and English (verbal and written)
Strong Excel skills, including data entry, formatting, and basic formulas
Experience assisting in an accounting or professional office environment
Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred
Typing speed of 40 WPM or higher
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong attention to detail and customer service skills
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), multi-line phone systems, and CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, or similar

Responsibilities
Greet and assist clients, visitors, vendors, and staff in a professional and welcoming manner
Provide bilingual front desk support (Spanish required; Punjabi a plus)
Answer, screen, and route calls using a multi-line phone system
Schedule appointments and manage office and staff calendars
Maintain a clean and organized reception and lobby area
Provide administrative support to accountants and accounting staff
Assist with QuickBooks (Desktop or Online) data entry and record updates as needed
Use Microsoft Excel to maintain logs, timesheets, reports, and tracking spreadsheets
Assist with filing, scanning, copying, email management, and document organization
Support HR and payroll processes by collecting and verifying documentation
Assemble onboarding packets including I-9s, W-4s, policies, and related forms
Accurately enter and update data in internal systems and CRM platform

Ready to take the next step in your administrative career? Apply today to join a professional team where your bilingual skills, Excel expertise, and QuickBooks experience make a meaningful impact.

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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.

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