Senior Accountant

Location
Bakersfield, CA

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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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.

Requirements

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.