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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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Numbers & Facts
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Management Reportingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Variance Analysisunmatched
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