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title: "Accounting Manager"
company: "GHJ"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/ghj"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/ghj-accounting-manager-237204c7-c4a5-4af8-877e-02e3f8000430"
apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/13776009-bb63-4256-802a-4ff4306794fc"
workplace: hybrid
location: "Bakersfield, CA"
employment_type: full-time
seniority: mid
role: finance-legal
region: united-states
date_posted: 2026-08-21T20:39:44.803Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-15T19:01:55.959Z
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# Accounting Manager

**GHJ** · Bakersfield, CA

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/13776009-bb63-4256-802a-4ff4306794fc

## About the role

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
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

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