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Accounting Intern

CFS
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • $37,440–$45,760 Per Year
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Job Description



Accounting Intern


Location: Bakersfield, CA (Onsite)
Salary: $37,440 - $45,760 DOE
A well-established public accounting firm is offering a hands-on opportunity for an Accounting Intern interested in gaining practical experience in tax, accounting, and financial reporting. This position provides valuable exposure to client engagements while working alongside experienced professionals.

The Opportunity


This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate looking to build real-world accounting experience in a professional environment. You'll assist with active client projects while developing technical and professional skills that can support a long-term accounting career.

What You'll Do


• Assist with account reconciliations and accounting schedules
• Support tax preparation and client service projects
• Prepare workpapers and supporting financial documentation
• Review accounting records for accuracy and completeness
• Partner with accounting staff on special assignments

What We're Looking For


• Currently pursuing or recently completed an Accounting degree
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and concepts
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and business software applications
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Why This Role Stands Out


• Hands-on exposure to public accounting engagements
• Mentorship from experienced CPAs and accounting professionals
• Opportunity to develop practical accounting skills
• Potential pathway to future full-time opportunities
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$37,440–$45,760 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
  • Business Solutionsunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Public Accountingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Support Documentationunmatched
  • Tax Accountingunmatched
  • Tax Returnsunmatched
  • Workpaper Preparationunmatched

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