Staff Accountant | 5+ yrs exp

AppleOne Employment Services; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with 5+ years of accounting experience for a direct-hire role in Bakersfield, CA. This position offers growth alongside experienced accounting leaders and exposure to month-end and year-end close processes.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, possess strong GAAP knowledge, and demonstrate excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills while managing multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in public accounting preferred.
• Additional industry accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Financial statement preparation and account reconciliations experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience using accounting and ERP software platforms.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new financial systems and technologies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support financial statement preparation and reporting processes.
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Assist with audits and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial information.
• Support accounting system enhancements and future software implementation projects.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function.

Skills

GAAP principles

Month-end close

Year-end close

Financial analysis

Data analysis in Excel

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Auditing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

ERP software

Job description

We're seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with 5+ years of experience to join a growing organization in a direct-hire role. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to expand their expertise while working alongside experienced accounting leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in public accounting preferred
• Additional industry accounting experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes
• Financial statement preparation and account reconciliations experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Experience using accounting and ERP software platforms
• Ability to learn and adapt to new financial systems and technologies
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Support financial statement preparation and reporting processes
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations for process improvements
• Assist with audits and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial information
• Support accounting system enhancements and future software implementation projects
• Maintain internal controls and accounting documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function

This fall could be the perfect time to take the next step in your accounting career.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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.

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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