Accountant III
CFS
Bakersfield, CA
Accountant III
Full Time l Onsite l Kern County
Our client, a well‑established and locally owned company in Kern County, is seeking an Accountant III to join their growing team. This role is ideal for a hands‑on accounting professional who enjoys staff‑level accounting responsibilities while contributing to a stable organization that values collaboration, growth, and long‑term careers.
Why Join Company
- Opportunity to grow professionally within a stable, locally owned organization
- Supportive team culture that values collaboration, accountability, and long‑term success
- Competitive benefits, including a 401K with company match to help plan for your future
- Two weeks of vacation to support work‑life balance
- Team lunches, gatherings, and employee‑focused events that foster connection
- Compensation: $60,000 - $72,000
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full‑cycle staff accountant duties, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close activities
- Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger entries and supporting documentation
- Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting
- Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting functions
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to support audits and financial reviews
- Contribute to process improvements and efficiencies within the accounting department
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- High level of attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
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MaxSalary: USD72000
MinSalary: USD60000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.