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title: "Senior Accountant"
company: "GHJ"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/ghj"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/ghj-senior-accountant-c355b58c-b847-4967-af27-c2a36dd6faff"
apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/ad7ca9e6-ce5a-45a8-81fc-486359545ca7"
workplace: onsite
location: "Bakersfield, CA"
employment_type: full-time
seniority: senior
role: finance-legal
region: united-states
salary: "$70,000–$95,000 per year"
date_posted: 2026-08-19T10:30:58.019Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-15T19:01:55.959Z
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# Senior Accountant

**GHJ** · Bakersfield, CA

Salary: $70,000–$95,000 per year

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/ad7ca9e6-ce5a-45a8-81fc-486359545ca7

## About the role

GHJ Search & Staffing has partnered with a** **well-established professional services organization in Bakersfield to identify an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join its accounting team.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable taking ownership of their responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment. This person will also have opportunities to identify process improvements and contribute to greater efficiency across the accounting function.

##### Key Responsibilities:

- Support financial reporting and month-end close activities.

- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and other accounting schedules.

- Assist with billing and accounts receivable activities.

- Monitor outstanding receivables and support collection efforts.

- Assist with cash management and related accounting activities.

- Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP.

- Research and resolve accounting and billing discrepancies.

- Manage multiple priorities while meeting established deadlines.

- Partner with members of the accounting team, leadership, and other professionals across the organization.

- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.

- Learn and adapt to evolving accounting systems, technology, and business needs.

- Take on additional responsibilities as the position and organization continue to evolve.

##### Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field required.

- 4+ years of experience in accounting

- Strong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.

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