Find & Apply For Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk Jobs in Ridgecrest, California

Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Ridgecrest, CA. This role supports accounting and credit union operations by maintaining accurate general ledger activity, completing daily reconciliations, processing AP/AR transactions, and ensuring financial records meet internal control and regulatory standards. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career accounting or finance professional who enjoys structured processes, accuracy-focused work, and contributing to a collaborative financial operations team. The Accounting Specialist will work in a stable, professional environment with supportive leadership, clear expectations, and the opportunity to build valuable experience in banking, consumer lending, reconciliations, compliance, and operational accounting. Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily general ledger posting, cash account balancing, corporate card reconciliations, and monthly share draft reviews.
• Balance ATM networks, research outages, process check adjustments, review check images, and manage exception reports.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, employee travel reimbursements, vendor setup support, W-9/1099 documentation, and tax withholding activity.
• Handle money orders, charge-backs, returned fraud items, and monthly protection program postings.
• Maintain compliance with

BSA, USA PATRIOT

Act, OFAC, SOX-related internal controls, and established accounting procedures.

• Prepare routine weekly and quarterly reports while responding professionally to internal and external inquiries. Compensation and Benefits
• Temp-to-hire opportunity.
• Salary range: $49,920 to $54,080 per year.

• Location:

  Ridgecrest, CA. Required Qualifications and Skills
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity, daily postings, reconciliations, and cash balancing.
• Support ATM, check processing, exception reporting, and research related to account outages or adjustments.
• Process AP/AR transactions, employee reimbursements, vendor documentation, and related accounting records.
• Support compliant financial recordkeeping, reporting, and internal control procedures.
• 6 months to 2 years of accounting, finance, or related experience.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or specialized business coursework.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review, reconcile, and identify discrepancies accurately.
• Solid organizational and multi-tasking skills in a deadline-driven accounting environment.
• Professional communication skills for routine internal and external inquiries.
• Ability to follow established procedures, maintain confidentiality, and work within regulated financial operations.
• Familiarity with general ledger activity, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or financial reporting processes. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in banking, credit union operations, consumer lending, or another regulated financial services environment.
• Exposure to

BSA, USA PATRIOT

Act, OFAC, SOX controls, or similar compliance requirements.

• Experience with ATM balancing, check adjustments, corporate card reconciliations, vendor setup, W-9s, or 1099 support.

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