Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Bakersfield, CA | Full-Time | $24-26 per hour

Join a Stable, Respected Company in Agriculture

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join their Finance & Accounting team in Bakersfield. This Accounting Specialist role offers the opportunity to support both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable while working closely with the Controller in a well-established agricultural organization.

Why You'll Love This Accounting Specialist Opportunity

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• Stable company with long-standing roots in the agricultural industry
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• Full healthcare benefits, strong PTO plan, and competitive 401k match!
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• Work in a casual and collaborative environment
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Accounts Payable

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• Set up growers, textile mills, and agents in the accounting system
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• Maintain vendor payment information
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• Review invoices for accuracy and proper approvals
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• Assign cost codes and verify payments to prevent duplicate processing
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• Process check runs, ACH payments, and accounting entries
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• Prepare checks and obtain required signatures
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• Mail vendor and customer payments
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• Prepare and distribute ACH remittance notices
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• Process employee credit card statements and payments
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• Import grower invoices into the accounting system
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• Review payment coding and make corrections as needed
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• Initiate wire payments for weight loss and agency commissions
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• Scan and electronically file invoices, payments, and supporting documentation
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Accounts Receivable

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• Post and reconcile daily cash receipts, including checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers
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• Set up and maintain customer accounts within the ERP system
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• Generate and distribute customer statements
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• Assist with collections and follow up on past due balances
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• Support cash flow forecasting and customer payment trend analysis
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• Assist with month-end close activities as assigned
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Qualifications

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• High school diploma required
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• At least one year of Accounts Receivable experience
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• At least one year of Accounts Payable experience
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• Professional judgment when reviewing invoices, vendors, and payment information
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• Comfortable working in a seasonal business where workloads fluctuate throughout the year
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• Able to occasionally lift file boxes and stand while scanning or filing documents
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