Accounting Specialist

Ultimate Staffing; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations in California. The role focuses on maintaining accurate records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end close in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks. This is a great fit for candidates in Bakersfield, CA seeking growth in accounting.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions
• Review, verify, and enter invoices accurately and timely
• Reconcile bank statements, vendor accounts, and general ledger accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
• Monitor outstanding payments and follow up on customer collections
• Support payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements
• Generate financial reports and assist with management reporting
• Assist with audits and special projects as needed

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support the day-to-day financial operations of the organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end close activities. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support the day-to-day financial operations of the organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end close activities. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions
• Review, verify, and enter invoices accurately and timely
• Reconcile bank statements, vendor accounts, and general ledger accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
• Monitor outstanding payments and follow up on customer collections
• Support payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements
• Generate financial reports and assist with management reporting
• Assist with audits and special projects as needed

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.