Accounting Administrator — Payroll, Close & Reporting

CFS; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accounting Administrator role at CFS is a key support position working with the Accounting Manager and CFO to handle a wide range of accounting, payroll, and administrative tasks across multiple entities. Responsibilities include month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, financial statements, payroll processing, and tax filings, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

This role is based in Bakersfield, CA, and offers a collaborative, family-oriented environment with

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or full-cycle accounting experience.
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Payroll processing experience, including payroll taxes and garnishments.
• Familiarity with sales and use tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle accounting activities, including month-end and year-end close
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts across multiple entities
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and other accounting-related documentation
• Perform bank, account, and general ledger reconciliations
• Process and reconcile payroll, including payroll taxes, garnishments, and related reporting
• Assist with employee benefits administration as it relates to payroll
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns
• Assist with year-end reporting, including W-2s and 1099s
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and accounting documentation
• Support ownership and executive leadership with accounting reports, analysis, and special projects
• Assist with HR and administrative functions as needed
• Serve as a key administrative and accounting resource for the leadership team

Skills

Accounting

Payroll

General ledger

Financial reporting

Job description

The Accounting Administrator role at CFS is a key support position working with the Accounting Manager and CFO to handle a wide range of accounting, payroll, and administrative tasks across multiple entities. Responsibilities include month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, financial statements, payroll processing, and tax filings, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

This role is based in Bakersfield, CA, and offers a collaborative, family-oriented environment with