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Assistant Controller

CFS

Bakersfield, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Compensation and Benefits, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Bakersfield, CA
POSTED
6 days ago

Assistant Controller


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Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join their growing accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a corporate accounting environment and is looking for a clear path toward future leadership opportunities.


The ideal candidate will bring strong general ledger experience, a solid understanding of budgeting and financial reporting, and experience overseeing key accounting functions including accounts payable and payroll.


Compensation & Benefits



  • $120,000 - $140,000 annual salary

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Stable and growing organization

  • Career advancement opportunities

  • High visibility within the accounting and finance team


Key Responsibilities



  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes

  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

  • Manage and oversee accounts payable and payroll functions

  • Review payroll allocations and related accounting entries

  • Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting

  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies

  • Partner with leadership on process improvements and special projects

  • Support audit requests and other accounting initiatives


Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

  • Strong corporate accounting background preferred

  • Experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting





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About the Company

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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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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