Sr. Accountant Bakersfield, CA

Senior Accountant

Tammy Power, recruiting manager with Robert Half, is looking for a highly skilled senior accountant to join an agriculture-focused organization in Bakersfield, California. This position is integral to the financial management of operations, with a strong emphasis on fixed assets, depreciation, and tax compliance. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting practices and contribute to the growth and efficiency of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the fixed asset subledger, managing additions, disposals, transfers, and maintaining accurate records for orchard equipment and land improvements.
• Prepare and post monthly depreciation schedules and related journal entries for agricultural assets.
• Support tax compliance by assisting with income, property, and agriculture-related tax schedules, and coordinating with external tax preparers.
• Execute month-end close procedures, including fixed asset reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Reconcile the fixed asset subledger with the general ledger on a monthly basis, ensuring discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
• Evaluate operating expenses to identify capitalizable costs related to orchard infrastructure and equipment.
• Monitor construction projects for irrigation systems and facility upgrades, facilitating the transfer of completed assets into service.
• Develop fixed asset roll-forward schedules and provide documentation for annual audits.
• Prepare financial reports analyzing asset utilization to assist orchard management in decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. accounting standards and internal company policies.