Staff Accountant

Company: Pinnacle Recruitment Services
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Our Partner's Story, Short and Sweet: Our client, a long-standing and well-known leader in agricultural production, has been a cornerstone of the industry for decades. With a deep commitment to high-quality crop production and sustainable farming practices, they drive innovation and excellence, delivering premium agricultural products through relentless dedication and expertise. Expect a culture of bold ideas, operational efficiency, and a no-compromise approach to quality from this respected ag powerhouse. The Vibe our Partner Brings: Step into a rewarding career with a pioneering leader in crop agriculture! Join a vibrant team where your growth, well-being, and contributions are top priorities. With a rich legacy of innovation and land stewardship, they’ve built a bold, supportive culture that empowers you to thrive in a dynamic, production-focused environment rooted in tradition and forward-thinking practices. Kick Back: Enjoy competitive vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible sick leave to keep your life balanced and energy high. Future Secured: A 401k match program helps you build wealth with confidence. Innovate Big: Engage in advanced crop production and operations, where efficiency, sustainability, and quality drive success while fresh ideas shape the industry’s future. Team Vibes: Join a collaborative crew that champions your growth, values your input, and thrives on delivering excellence together. This is what You’ll Deliver: As the Staff Accountant for this established crop production leader, you’ll serve as a key financial partner, ensuring accuracy and insight that support operational success and growth. Your skills will contribute to efficient financial management in a dynamic agricultural environment, combining detailed accounting with analytical support tailored to crop cycles. Here’s how you’ll shine: Maintain Financial Accuracy: Prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes to ensure precise general ledger maintenance. Support Cost Analysis: Analyze production costs, inventory valuations, and variances in a high-volume crop setting, including inputs like seeds, fertilizers, equipment, yields, and seasonal operational expenses. Handle Core Accounting Tasks: Assist with accounts payable/receivable, fixed asset tracking, and inventory management aligned with crop production cycles. Ensure Compliance and Reporting: Adhere to GAAP standards, internal controls, and agriculture-specific regulations; prepare financial reports and schedules to support audits, budgeting, and forecasting. Provide Insights: Contribute to financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic reporting to aid decision-making in farming operations, commodity pricing, and resource allocation. Bring the Expertise: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with 2 years of accounting experience (agriculture, farming, or manufacturing preferred). Proficiency in ERP systems, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, seasonal environment are essential.

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