Accountant

Bakersfield College Foundation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tone: This is an early-career role at CFS, located in Orlando, FL. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to real client engagements from day one, gaining hands-on experience across auditing, tax preparation, financial reporting, and client consulting.

You will work in a collaborative environment with mentorship from senior staff, exposure to firm leadership, and pathways for skill development and career growth in accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Internship experience or 1+ year in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and analytical abilities.
• Desire to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial audits, tax return preparation, and client accounting projects.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support financial reporting, data analysis, and client service initiatives.
• Analyze data using Excel and accounting systems to ensure accurate records.
• Partner with firm leadership on client engagements and special projects.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical abilities

Problem solving

Desire to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Accountant | CFS

The Tone:

This is an early-career role at CFS, located in Orlando, FL. CFS is a respected firm that has served clients nationwide for more than 40 years, recognized for its commitment to developing talent through hands‑on training and direct exposure to firm leadership. This Accountant role provides a unique opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals to build a strong foundation in accounting. Unlike many entry‑level positions, the Accountant will contribute to real client engagements from day one, gaining practical skills across auditing, tax preparation, financial reporting, and client consulting. This position is vital for supporting client needs while offering clear career development and mentorship within a collaborative environment.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Orlando, FL
• Pay: $20–$22 hourly
• Mission: Contribute to real client engagements by assisting with financial audits, tax preparation, financial reporting, and client service initiatives.
• Tech Stack: Excel, accounting systems

What You’ll Actually Do

• Assist: Contribute to financial audits, tax return preparation, and various client accounting projects.
• Prepare: Develop financial statements, reconciliations, and essential supporting schedules.
• Support: Aid in financial reporting, data analysis, and client service initiatives.
• Analyze: Use Excel and accounting systems to interpret data and ensure accurate financial records.
• Partner: Collaborate with firm leadership on client engagements and participate in special projects.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field for an early-career accounting professional.
• Experience: Internship experience or 1+ year in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping preferred.
• Skills: Strong Excel skills, analytical abilities, problem-solving, and a desire to learn.