Onsite Senior Accountant - High-Visibility with Leadership

CFS

Bakersfield (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

13 hours ago

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Job summary

CFS, located in Bakersfield, CA, seeks a Senior Accountant to own financial reporting, month-end close, and complex accounting activities while partnering with leadership. This role offers visibility, responsibility, and a clear path for growth.

Responsibilities include ownership of GL activity, financial statements, reconciliations, and process improvements aligned with GAAP standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
CPA license strongly preferred; CPA candidates or public accounting experience will be considered.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and month-end close.
Advanced Excel skills with experience working within ERP and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

Lead key components of the monthly and year-end close process.
Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide meaningful reporting to leadership.
Support annual audits, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance initiatives.
Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, reporting, and financial controls.