GHJ

Senior Accounting Manager

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Bakersfield, CA

In-Office

140K-160K Annually

Mid level

Financial Services

The Role

The Senior Accounting Manager oversees accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy, managing audits, and mentoring a team while driving process improvements.

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About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to oversee the full spectrum of accounting operations for a large-scale agricultural organization. This position plays a key leadership role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, supporting business growth, and driving process improvements across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, seasonal environment and enjoys collaborating across departments to deliver high-quality financial insights that guide decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion.

Manage and review general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.

Lead the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements and management reports.

Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP.

Partner with FP&A, operations, and leadership to provide meaningful financial insights and variance analysis.

Manage audits and liaise with external auditors to ensure successful and timely completion.

Mentor and supervise a team of accountants—providing guidance, development, and performance management.

Drive process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.

Assist with special projects including system upgrades, cost analysis, and implementation of best practices.

Qualifications

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

At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience.

Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or related industries preferred.

Excellent communication, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Benefits Summary

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, really low in cost for employee and dependents

401(k) plan with generous company match

Annual performance bonus opportunities

3 weeks paid time off and company holidays

Education reimbursement and professional development programs

Wellness resources and employee assistance programs

Opportunities for career growth within a stable and growing organization

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Top Skills

Erp Systems

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).