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# Accounting Manager at GHJ

- **Company:** GHJ
- **Location:** Bakersfield, CA
- **Compensation:** $100k–$120k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/1edfbf2a-0f8f-41d1-bd82-7add75c7aff8

## Job description

GHJ Search & Staffing is partnering with a well-established, privately held company in the agriculture and organic produce industry to identify a hands-on Accounting Manager for its Bakersfield headquarters.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will oversee a four-person accounting team while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day accounting function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys being both a leader and a doer and is interested in continuing to grow into broader accounting leadership responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, a hands-on approach to month-end close and general ledger accounting, and experience within agriculture, produce, food production/distribution, or another inventory-based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and actively participate in month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger activity.
- Oversee and support a four-person accounting team across accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Oversee grower accounting, settlements, and related reporting while partnering with operations, sales, and grower relations.
- Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, variance analyses, and management reporting.
- Partner with the CFO on budgeting, cash flow forecasting, financial analysis, and other business initiatives.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting requirements.
- Investigate discrepancies, unusual trends, and accounting issues through resolution.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, systems, and workflows.
- Utilize technology and automation to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Maintain accurate financial information and reporting within the company's ERP system.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Accounting preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong hands-on general ledger and month-end close experience.
- Previous experience leading, supervising, or mentoring accounting staff.
- Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and GAAP.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
- Experience working within an ERP/accounting system.
- Agriculture, produce, food production/distribution, or other inventory-based industry experience strongly preferred.
- Grower accounting or grower settlement experience is a plus.
- Famous ERP experience is a plus.

What They're Looking For: We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, takes ownership, and enjoys understanding the business behind the numbers. The right person will be comfortable leading a team while also rolling up their sleeves to prepare journal entries, complete reconciliations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the close gets completed accurately and on time.

This position offers significant visibility to the CFO and executive leadership, along with the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as the organization continues to grow.

## #GHJSS #LI-MO1

## About GHJ

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: GHJ is a national advisory, accounting, and tax firm that partners with clients in niche industries to help them grow and achieve their strategic goals.
- **Entity Type**: Private (partnership structure; no public funding rounds disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1953
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Accounting, tax, and advisory services
- **Target customers**: B2B – primarily enterprises and nonprofits in the entertainment & media, food & beverage, advertising, and nonprofit sectors
- **Mission or purpose statement**: GHJ helps its people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, create a better future, and #BeMore every day.

## Products & Services
- **Tax Services**: Compliance, planning, and strategy for businesses and individuals.
- **Audit & Assurance**: Financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations.
- **Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS)**: Outsourced accounting, CFO advisory, and interim staffing.
- **Transaction Advisory Services (TAS)**: M&A due diligence, valuation, and private equity support.
- **Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support**: Investigative services, expert witness testimony, and dispute resolution.
- **Management Consulting**: Strategic planning, operational improvement, and technology advisory.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private firm)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated between $25M and $50M (source: LinkedIn company page)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Affiliated with HLB International, a global network of advisory and accounting firms with resources in over 150 countries.
- **Growth Signals**: 19.5% headcount growth year-over-year (230+ employees); recognized as 7th Fastest-Growing Firm; offices in Los Angeles, San Jose, Denver, Orange County, and Buffalo; expanding dispersed workforce.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep industry specialization**: Focus on entertainment, food & beverage, media & advertising, and nonprofits – niches where GHJ builds deep expertise and long-term client relationships.
- **DEIA commitment**: Awarded “DEI-Focused Firm of the Year” and “Employee Experience of the Year” – diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are core to operations.
- **Hybrid-first culture**: “Anytime/anywhere” work model with flexible arrangements, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and dedicated Wellness Weeks.
- **Client proximity**: Offices in key US markets plus a dispersed workforce model that allows meeting clients where they are.
- **Global reach via HLB**: Seamless access to international resources without losing local focus.

## Strategic Focus
- **Invest in people and technology**: Deepen expertise, fuel sustainable growth, and deliver innovative solutions.
- **Expand advisory services**: Growing Transaction Advisory Services and CAAS to meet demand from private equity and mid-market clients.
- **Strengthen DEIA and community impact**: Through GHJ Foundation, employee grant committees, and matching donations; continue to champion an inclusive workplace.
- **Talent retention and development**: Emphasis on mentorship, continuous learning, leadership development, and committee involvement to grow great people.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “#BeMore” philosophy encourages employees to be their best selves – not just work more. Emphasis on work-life balance, community engagement, and authenticity.
- **Hybrid/Remote Policy**: Hybrid work environment is the norm; flexible arrangements for most roles. Dedicated Wellness Weeks (summer and winter) and unlimited PTO for exempt staff.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, professional development, and matching charitable donations.
- **DEIA**: Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility with internal cohorts and firmwide initiatives.
- **Growth Opportunities**: Mentoring program, ongoing training, committee involvement (e.g., recruiting, industry teams, DEIA cohorts), and clear career paths.
- **Awards**: Consistently named a “Best Firm to Work For,” “Top 100 Firm,” and recognized for innovation and employee experience.

## Sources
1. [ghjadvisors.com/careers](https://www.ghjadvisors.com/careers)
2. [ghjadvisors.com/about-us](https://www.ghjadvisors.com/about-us)
3. [linkedin.com/company/ghjadvisors](https://linkedin.com/company/ghjadvisors)
4. [jobs.lever.co/ghj](https://jobs.lever.co/ghj)
5. [ghjadvisors.com/careers/join-our-team](https://www.ghjadvisors.com/careers/join-our-team)

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