Accounting Specialist

Job Summary A local privately held company in the telecommunications services industry is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to join its Bakersfield, CA team. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a dependable accounting professional with strong Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, reconciliation, QuickBooks, and Excel experience. The Accounting Specialist will support daily financial operations, maintain accurate accounting records, and assist with monthly financial reporting. This role offers a stable Monday through Friday schedule, no overtime expected, and the opportunity to grow into higher-level financial management responsibilities over time. This is a great opportunity for someone who values consistency, accuracy, and a supportive work environment. The role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting functions, hands-on involvement with financial reporting, and a career path for a motivated professional who wants to take on more analytical and leadership-oriented responsibilities. Key Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage full-cycle payroll, including related records, updates, and payroll accuracy.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger using QuickBooks and Mastermind software.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements, reports, and accounting schedules.
• Support daily accounting operations while identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, organization, and reporting. Compensation and Benefits

• Salary:

  $52,000 to $62,000 per year.

• Job Type:

  Direct hire.

• Schedule:

  Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Overtime:

  No overtime expected.

• Location:

  Bakersfield, CA / Kern County.

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Benefits:

Benefits package, PTO, and 401K. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf 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. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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//e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf 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.