Full Charge Bookkeeper

Recruiter
Robert Half
Location
Bakersfield, California, United States
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
23 Feb 2021
Closes
25 Feb 2021
Ref
00260-0011695456
Job role
Bookkeeper
Job Description

If you have a background in accounting as a and you're interested in taking on a challenging Full Charge Bookkeeper role with opportunity for advancement, this job may be for you. If you're comfortable with preparing and processing financial statements and accounts and managing all general accounting and bookkeeping essential functions, you might be the Full Charge Bookkeeper Accountemps is looking for. Candidates must possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication tactics and have the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines. This long-term temporary-to-full-time Full Charge Bookkeeper opportunity is based in Bakersfield, California.

Key responsibilities

- Ensuring correct and punctual monthly, quarterly and year end close

- Managing accounting clerks and entry-level bookkeepers

- Reconciling bank and general ledgers, and processing payroll

- Tracking fixed assets to produce depreciation schedules

- Putting together the trial balance and financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement

- Filing documents to maintain historical records

- Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable; handling collections as needed

- Following federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements, implementing adherence to requirements, filing reports, and advising management on needed actions

Requirements

- High school diploma or equivalent required, and AA degree or higher in Accounting or Business preferred

- Experienced in accrual and cash basis of accounting

- Earlier work involving Excel, Quickbooks, and Peachtree

- Knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP)

- Comprehensive knowledge of Reconcile Bank Statements

- Accounts Receivable (AR) experience

- Foundational knowledge in Account Balance

- Bank statements experience

- Ability to multitask and communicate effectively with individuals of all backgrounds

- Aptitude for analyzing financial data and generating accurate reports in a timely manner

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are a must

- Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changes in procedures and job assignments

- 3 or more years of experience in the bookkeeping field

- Previous experience with payroll preferred

- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Please contact Accountemps at 661.635.0332 today!