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Accounting Manager

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Accounting Manager

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Bakersfield, CA, USA

In-Office

90K-120K Annually

Financial Services

The Role

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting operations of a fast-paced construction organization, while serving as a strategic partner to project management and operations teams. This role goes beyond traditional accounting oversight and plays a key role in strengthening financial processes, improving project cost visibility, and optimizing cash flow performance across multiple jobs.

The ideal candidate has strong construction accounting experience, understands job cost structures, and thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Oversight

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

Oversee general ledger accuracy and integrity

Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements

Ensure compliance with GAAP and construction revenue recognition standards

Supervise AP, AR, and payroll functions

Construction & Job Cost Accounting

Monitor job cost tracking and ensure proper cost coding

Review WIP schedules and support accurate percentage-of-completion reporting

Partner with Project Managers to review job profitability and cost forecasts

Analyze committed costs, change orders, and subcontractor billings

Assist with job setup and cost structure improvements

Cash Flow & Risk Management

Oversee billing cycles, progress billings, and lien waiver processes

Manage cash flow forecasting in coordination with operations

Review aging reports and support collections efforts

Monitor retainage and ensure timely release

Process Improvement & Systems

Evaluate and improve accounting workflows and internal controls

Identify automation opportunities within accounting systems

Support ERP enhancements and reporting improvements

Develop standardized procedures for job cost and project accounting

Leadership & Collaboration

Supervise and mentor accounting staff

Serve as liaison between accounting and project management teams

Support audit preparation and external financial reporting

Assist in budget preparation and financial planning activities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

5–8+ years of accounting experience, with 3+ years in construction

Strong understanding of WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting

Experience with construction ERP systems (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, Foundation, CMiC, etc.)

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Key Competencies

Operational mindset with strong business acumen

Ability to translate financial data for non-financial stakeholders

Process-driven and detail-oriented

Strong leadership and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

What Makes This Role Different

Greater involvement with project teams and operational decision-making

Strong emphasis on process improvement and systems optimization

Focus on cash flow strategy and job profitability insights

Opportunity to shape and scale accounting infrastructure as the company grows

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The Company

HQ: Los Angeles, CA

997 Employees

Year Founded: 1953

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).