Key Staffing, Inc is hiring: Accounting Clerk in Bakersfield

Key Staffing has an Accounting Clerk position available in the Bakersfield area.

Position: Accounting Clerk
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Pay: $22.00 per hour

Overview:

A leading company in the beauty industry is looking for a bright and creative Accounting Specialist to join its team. This role is ideal for someone with 2-3 years of experience in bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable

• Manage distributor bank accounts remotely.
• Post journal entries for bartering accounts.
• Resolve discrepancies in accounts receivable.
• Generate and distribute monthly sales reports.
• Enter online sales data monthly.
• Audit invoices and secure approvals for totals from managers.
• Create, submit, and receive purchase orders for materials.

Accounts Payable

• Match invoices to packing lists.
• Enter invoices into QuickBooks.
• Organize receipts and log credit card charges.
• Process payments via checks, ACH, credit cards, or wire transfers.
• Log sales deposits and bank wires in QuickBooks.
• Handle personal bill payments for the owner.
• Generate unpaid bills reports.

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Reconcile bank statements for multiple accounts.
• Prepare end-of-year and quarterly financial reports.
• Review profit and loss statements and balance sheets for errors.
• Process 1099 forms.

Purchasing

• Purchase office, warehouse, and kitchen supplies.
• Negotiate pricing for materials.

Miscellaneous Tasks

• File invoices and sort mail.
• Process and mail checks.
• Assist with tasks requested by upper management.

Requirements:

• Experience:
  • 3 years of bookkeeping (required).
  • 3 years with QuickBooks (preferred).
• Education: Associate degree (preferred).
• Skills:
  • Familiarity with tax preparation and payroll (preferred).
  • Strong critical thinking, multi-tasking, and detail orientation.
  • Ability to work under deadlines.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Sitting for extended periods.
• Walking up and down stairs.
• Bending to retrieve or file documents.
• Mental focus on critical thinking, analysis, and financial knowledge.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday.
• On-site work required.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.