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Bookkeeper

Pinnacle Recruitment
Bakersfield, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Meet Our Partner

Our client is a well-established and highly respected organization based in the Central Valley, supporting complex financial operations across multiple benefit programs. With a strong emphasis on compliance, accuracy, and long-term stability, they offer a collaborative and mission-driven environment where employees play a critical role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting their member base.

About The Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations within a multi-fund environment. This individual will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting reporting processes tied to various trust accounts.

This is a highly detail-driven role requiring someone who can manage multiple accounts simultaneously, meet strict deadlines, and operate with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Maintain and reconcile accounting records across multiple funds and accounts
  • Prepare journal entries and ensure accurate debits/credits
  • Generate financial reports including cash activity, disbursements, and account summaries
  • Reconcile bank statements, vendor payments, and trust accounts; investigate discrepancies
  • Support audit preparation and partner with external auditors as needed
  • Process check runs in accordance with approval and compliance procedures
  • Monitor cash flow and ensure proper funding across accounts
  • Execute month-end close processes
  • Process payroll and related tax filings
  • Prepare recurring financial reports (weekly, monthly, annual)
  • Provide support to members regarding benefit-related inquiries
  • Assist with ad hoc reporting and additional accounting support as needed

What Our Partner Is Looking For

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
  • Experience managing multiple accounts or funds with high accuracy
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a structured, compliance-driven environment
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Background

  • Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field (Bachelor’s preferred)
  • 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
  • Experience in trust accounting or multi-employer environments is a strong plus

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