Senior Staff Accountant

Job overview

The Senior Staff Accountant role is onsite in Bakersfield, CA, and pays $65,000–$85,000 per year. The position supports the accounting team of a well-established professional services organization in Bakersfield. The accountant supports accurate financial operations across reporting, billing, receivables, collections, cash management, and month-end close, while helping improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.

What you'll do

• Support financial reporting and month-end close
• prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting schedules
• assist with billing and accounts receivable
• monitor receivables and support collections
• assist with cash management
• maintain GAAP-compliant records
• resolve accounting and billing discrepancies
• collaborate across the organization
• identify process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior staff accountant

bakersfield ca

ghj

accounting

financial reporting

month-end close

accounts receivable

billing

collections

cash management

gaap

$65k–$85k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 401(k) company contribution
• generous paid time off
• paid holidays
• professional development and employee programs.

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and four or more years of relevant experience.

About the employer

GHJ is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Certified Public Accountants. Sector: 54.