Accounting Manager

CFS

Bakersfield, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$120,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Budgeting, Business Support, Cash Flow, Continuous Improvement, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, People Management, Process Improvement, Regulations, Staff Development, Team Player
LOCATION
Bakersfield, CA
POSTED
15 days ago

Accounting Manager

About the Company and Opportunity:

Our client is a well-established, highly respected service-based organization with over 20 years of consistent success and growth. This is a high-impact leadership role within the accounting team, offering the opportunity to oversee core financial operations, drive process improvements, and contribute to strategic decision-making.

The company is known for its collaborative, family-oriented culture and strong commitment to employee development, making it an ideal environment for someone looking to step into a visible and influential leadership position.

  • Stable organization with a proven track record of success
  • Competitive compensation with bonus potential
  • People-first, collaborative culture
  • High-visibility role with leadership impact
  • Opportunity to build, mentor, and elevate a team
  • Salary range: $95,000 – $120,000, plus bonus

Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Manager:

  • Lead and oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, billing, and general ledger
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Prepare and review financial statements and internal management reports
  • Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
  • Analyze financial performance, including revenue, expenses, and cash flow, to support business decisions
  • Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, systems, and internal controls
  • Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a high-performing team environment
  • Serve as a key point of contact for external audits and ensure compliance with all policies and regulations

Preferred Qualifications for the Accounting Manager:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Prior experience within a service-based organization preferred
  • Proven leadership or supervisory experience required

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MaxSalary: USD120000
MinSalary: USD90000

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/