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Accountant

CFS
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • $70,000–$90,000 Per Year
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Job Description



Accountant


Location: Bakersfield, CA (Onsite)
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 DOE
A growing public accounting firm is adding an Accountant to support an expanding client base throughout Kern County. The firm has built a strong reputation for helping local businesses and individuals navigate complex accounting, tax, and reporting needs.

The Opportunity


Continued client growth has created an opportunity for an accounting professional with public accounting experience to join a collaborative team. You'll work directly with clients, CPAs, and firm leadership while contributing to a variety of accounting engagements.

What You'll Do**


• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial data and perform account reconciliations
• Support tax preparation and compliance projects
• Review general ledger activity and month-end close processes
• Partner with clients regarding accounting and reporting needs

What We're Looking For


• 2+ years of public accounting experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills
• Knowledge of financial reporting and tax compliance requirements

Why This Role Stands Out


• Established firm experiencing continued growth
• Opportunity to work across multiple industries
• Direct mentorship from experienced accounting leaders
• Meaningful client-facing responsibilities and visibility
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact while continuing to grow professionally, this could be the right next step.
Timing is everything. Whether you're actively exploring or open to the right opportunity, we'd welcome the chance to connect. Many of our roles are not posted publicly—reach out to learn more.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBakersfield, CA
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$70,000–$90,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

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.

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Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Public Accountingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Tax Accountingunmatched
  • Tax Regulationsunmatched
  • Tax Reportingunmatched
  • Tax Returnsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched

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