GHJ

Accounting Manager

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Bakersfield, CA

In-Office

100K-120K Annually

Senior level

Financial Services

The Role

The Accounting Manager will oversee daily accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, manage job costing and lead an accounting team within a construction company.

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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our growing construction company. This role will oversee daily accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support leadership with financial insights that drive business decisions. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of construction accounting, job costing, and financial management, along with the ability to lead and develop an accounting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to grow within a stable company that values long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Management

Oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.

Ensure accuracy of job costing and project financial tracking.

Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures.

Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.

Construction Accounting

Monitor project budgets, job cost reporting, and profitability analysis.

Work closely with project managers to track project financial performance.

Manage construction-related accounting processes including progress billing, retainage, and contract accounting.

Support compliance with industry-specific requirements.

Leadership & Process Improvement

Supervise and mentor accounting staff.

Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems and processes.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant financial regulations.

Assist with tax preparation and regulatory filings.

Maintain accurate documentation for audits and financial reviews.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based industries.

2+ years of management or supervisory experience preferred.

Strong knowledge of job costing, construction billing, and WIP reporting.

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.

CPA or CMA is a plus but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package and a strong commitment to employee well-being, including:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 3% company match

3 weeks of paid vacation

5 days of paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

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Top Skills

Accounting Software

Excel

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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).