A company in Bakersfield is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and help strengthen financial processes as the organization grows. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional ready to take ownership, lead a team, and work closely with leadership.
The Accounting Manager will oversee the month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger, and daily accounting activities while ensuring accurate and timely financial information. This role will also support budgeting, audits, internal controls, and ongoing process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reporting
- Oversee AP, AR, and other day-to-day accounting functions
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Coordinate audit requests and ensure accurate supporting documentation
- Maintain and strengthen accounting policies and internal controls
- Supervise and develop accounting staff
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Previous supervisory or management experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes
- Proficiency with Excel and accounting/ERP systems
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Why Join?
- Opportunity to take ownership of a broad accounting function
- High visibility and collaboration with leadership
- Hands-on role with opportunities to improve processes and develop the accounting team
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Previous supervisory or management experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
What We Do
GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm that specializes in nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Previous recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Employee Champion For Life Work Harmony Award and named a “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal eight times since 2008, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future. GHJ works as a business advocate for its clients — providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for growth. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms across major cities throughout the U.S. and the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to better serve its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 158 countries across the globe and over 775 offices worldwide. Also ranked as a top-20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, GHJ has 15 partners and more than 160 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).
