GHJ

Full Charge Bookkeeper

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Bakersfield, CA

In-Office

65K-75K Annually

Mid level

Financial Services

The Role

The Full Charge Bookkeeper manages full-cycle bookkeeping, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and financial reporting for a service-based company.

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Job Title: Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Full-Charge Bookkeeper to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations for our client who is a service-based company. This role will manage the full accounting cycle, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support leadership with timely and reliable financial information.

Key Responsibilities of the Full Charge Bookkeeper

Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger

Process payroll and ensure compliance with payroll tax filings

Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities

Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements and reports

Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts

Track expenses, accruals, and deferred revenue as applicable

Maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules

Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

Coordinate with external CPA, tax preparers, and auditors

Assist with budgeting, cash flow tracking, and financial analysis

Maintain organized and accurate financial records

Qualifications of the Full Charge Bookkeeper

3+ years of full-charge bookkeeping experience, preferably in a service-based environment

Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting

Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar)

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of payroll processing and payroll tax requirements

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

What We Offer

Competitive compensation

Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement options)

Paid time off and paid holidays

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Opportunity to grow with the company

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Top Skills

Excel

NetSuite

Quickbooks

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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).