Bakersfield, California, United States

Senior Accountant

 Job Description:

About Our Client:
Our client is a prominent and well-established leader in the food production industry with a rich history spanning over a century. Headquartered in California, the company has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, product quality, and reliability as a major grower, packer, processor, and shipper of fresh produce and premium natural ingredients. They are known for delivering high-quality products to major retailers across North America while maintaining a commitment to integrity, efficiency, and sustainable practices.

What They Bring to the Table:

Our client offers a challenging and rewarding senior accounting role in a respected, long-standing food production company. They provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment that values technical expertise, accuracy, and professional growth.

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive, team-oriented culture with emphasis on collaboration and long-term stability

What You Bring to the Table:
We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Accountant with strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, including ASC 842 (Lease Accounting) and ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), and significant experience in month-end close, consolidations, and multi-entity accounting. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and process improvements in a fast-paced, multi-entity food production environment.Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for multiple entities, including preparation and review of complex journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and consolidation entries
  • Manage full ASC 842 lease accounting compliance, including lease identification, ROU asset and liability schedules, and related disclosures
  • Ensure ASC 606 revenue recognition compliance, including contract review, performance obligations, variable consideration, and revenue scheduling
  • Perform intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and support preparation of internal and external financial statements
  • Serve as a key contact during internal and external audits, providing detailed support and documentation
  • Identify process improvement opportunities, strengthen internal controls, and support system enhancements and automation initiatives

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected leader in food production where your technical accounting expertise will directly contribute to accurate financial reporting and operational excellence. You'll work in a collaborative, values-driven environment that prioritizes accuracy, continuous improvement, and long-term career development.