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Staff Accountant
Posted: 09/08/2025
Category: Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist
Job Number: 40676
Approx. Rate per Hour (negotiable): 35.00
Branch: Fresno Office
Industry: Farming
Job Description
Job Title: Staff Accountant – Government Contracts & Reporting
Location: Fresno, CA
Pay Rate: Up to $35/hour or more depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire
Company: Hire Up Staffing (on behalf of client)
Position Overview
Hire Up Staffing is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-driven Staff Accountant for our client in Fresno, CA. This role requires strong expertise in government accounting, audits, and reporting, particularly for companies operating under government contracts in the produce industry. The ideal candidate has a background in compliance and regulatory reporting and is ready to support leadership with accurate financial analysis and oversight.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and maintain accounting records for government contracts in compliance with federal and state regulations.
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Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports related to government audits and funding requirements.
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Ensure compliance with government cost accounting standards and reporting guidelines.
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Oversee billing, invoicing, and reconciliation specific to government-funded projects.
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Support annual audits, including preparing schedules, reports, and supporting documentation.
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Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements for efficiency and compliance.
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Collaborate with management on budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis tied to government contracts.
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Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
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Proven experience in government accounting, contract reporting, or audit preparation (produce/agriculture industry preferred).
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Strong understanding of GAAP and government cost accounting standards (CAS).
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Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
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Excellent organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
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Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
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Strong communication skills for both internal teams and external auditors.
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
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Minimum 3+ years of accounting experience, with direct government audit/contract exposure strongly preferred.
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CPA or CPA track a plus.
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Rebecca Kirkman
President
Rebecca Kirkman is the President and founder of Hire Up Staffing and Hire Up Healthcare. She works hard daily to support our teams with the necessary training and vision in order to elevate our company to being an industry leader for staffing. What people don't know is she started the company when she was 28 years old, with already 5 years of successful staffing experience with a major name in the industry. She has helped countless people and has a true knack for intuitively being able to match people with their best path, whether it be a new job or considering to add to your team. She teaches the team those strategies and pushes everyone to get out of their comfort zone and elevate the way that they think so that they too can reach higher boundaries, then push past those as well!
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