Staff Accountant

AppleOne Employment Services; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join their team in Bakersfield, California. This position involves full-cycle accounting operations, complex reconciliations, and preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements. While industry experience in agriculture or oil & gas is preferable, it is not mandatory.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting along with 3–5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. If you're ready to take on this important role, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of consecutive professional accounting experience.
• Experience with internal controls, audits, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities including journal entries.
• Manage cash receipts and code daily bank deposits.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their accounting team in Bakersfield. This role is responsible for full-cycle accounting operations, complex reconciliations, and preparation of GAAP‑compliant financial statements. No prior agriculture experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3–5 years of consecutive professional accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with internal controls, audits, and compliance
• Industry experience in Agriculture or Oil & Gas strongly preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Perform month‑end close activities, including recurring journal entries, fixed assets and depreciation, allocations, fuel entries, and cash transfers
• Manage cash receipts and code daily bank deposits
• Reconcile intercompany accounts receivable and advances
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations, including:
  • Prepaid expenses (water, insurance, etc.)
  • Payroll taxes and garnishments
  • Tree/vine deposits
• Prepare budget‑to‑actual variance analyses and explanations
• Assist with year‑end tax preparation
• Support internal and external audits
• Implement and maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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