Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Join a stable, respected company in agriculture.

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join their Finance & Accounting team in Bakersfield. This Accounting Specialist role offers the opportunity to support both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable while working closely with the Controller in a well-established agricultural organization.

Why You'll Love This Accounting Specialist Opportunity

• Stable company with long-standing roots in the agricultural industry
• Full healthcare benefits, strong PTO plan, and competitive 401k match!
• Work in a casual and collaborative environment

Accounts Payable

• Set up growers, textile mills, and agents in the accounting system
• Maintain vendor payment information
• Review invoices for accuracy and proper approvals
• Assign cost codes and verify payments to prevent duplicate processing
• Process check runs, ACH payments, and accounting entries
• Prepare checks and obtain required signatures
• Mail vendor and customer payments
• Prepare and distribute ACH remittance notices
• Process employee credit card statements and payments
• Import grower invoices into the accounting system
• Review payment coding and make corrections as needed
• Initiate wire payments for weight loss and agency commissions
• Scan and electronically file invoices, payments, and supporting documentation

Accounts Receivable

• Post and reconcile daily cash receipts, including checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers
• Set up and maintain customer accounts within the ERP system
• Generate and distribute customer statements
• Assist with collections and follow up on past due balances
• Support cash flow forecasting and customer payment trend analysis
• Assist with month-end close activities as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• At least one year of Accounts Receivable experience
• At least one year of Accounts Payable experience
• Professional judgment when reviewing invoices, vendors, and payment information
• Comfortable working in a seasonal business where workloads fluctuate throughout the year
• Able to occasionally lift file boxes and stand while scanning or filing documents