Accounting Specialist

Accounting SpecialistJoin 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 OpportunityStable company with long-standing roots in the agricultural industryFull healthcare benefits, strong PTO plan, and competitive 401k match!Work in a casual and collaborative environmentAccounts PayableSet up growers, textile mills, and agents in the accounting systemMaintain vendor payment informationReview invoices for accuracy and proper approvalsAssign cost codes and verify payments to prevent duplicate processingProcess check runs, ACH payments, and accounting entriesPrepare checks and obtain required signaturesMail vendor and customer paymentsPrepare and distribute ACH remittance noticesProcess employee credit card statements and paymentsImport grower invoices into the accounting systemReview payment coding and make corrections as neededInitiate wire payments for weight loss and agency commissionsScan and electronically file invoices, payments, and supporting documentationAccounts ReceivablePost and reconcile daily cash receipts, including checks, ACH payments, and wire transfersSet up and maintain customer accounts within the ERP systemGenerate and distribute customer statementsAssist with collections and follow up on past due balancesSupport cash flow forecasting and customer payment trend analysisAssist with month-end close activities as assignedQualificationsHigh school diploma requiredAt least one year of Accounts Receivable experienceAt least one year of Accounts Payable experienceProfessional judgment when reviewing invoices, vendors, and payment informationComfortable working in a seasonal business where workloads fluctuate throughout the yearAble to occasionally lift file boxes and stand while scanning or filing documents