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7 results for Finance Assistant in Santa Barbara, CA

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Santa Barbara, California. This role is well suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling both payables and receivables in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will help maintain accurate financial records, process transactions efficiently, and contribute to smooth accounting workflows using Workday and Excel. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare items for approval before payment is issued.• Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date.• Enter and code invoices correctly within the accounting system while maintaining organized documentation for audit readiness.• Review employee expense submissions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance before reimbursement processing.• Use Excel to record reconciliations, financial activity, update reports, and assist with routine accounting analysis.• Support month-end accounting tasks by identifying discrepancies, researching variances, and helping resolve issues promptly.
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary to Hire
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support a busy corporate accounting environment in Santa Barbara, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working across a broad range of financial activities, from transaction processing to record accuracy and reporting support. The person in this role will partner closely with the accounting team to help maintain organized financial operations and contribute to timely, accurate results. Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day administrative and accounting support to help keep financial operations running smoothly. • Update, review, and reconcile financial information across multiple recordkeeping systems and databases. • Perform frequent reconciliations for numerous bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy. • Support quarterly and annual close activities by preparing documentation and assisting with required financial reporting. • Process semi-monthly payroll for multiple entities through a payroll platform, confirm report accuracy, and maintain complete payroll records. • Prepare workers’ compensation documentation and review policy details to verify correct reporting and coverage information. • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including transaction tracking and follow-up as needed. • Contribute to additional accounting assignments and special projects based on team priorities.
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Santa Ynez, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can guide reporting, planning, and performance analysis across a diverse investment and operating portfolio in California. This role combines hands-on financial oversight with strategic partnership, helping leadership evaluate results, manage liquidity, and support informed decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience building actionable reporting, and the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights. Responsibilities: • Manage cash positioning activities by reviewing liquidity, anticipating financing needs, and identifying funds available for investment decisions. • Analyze the financial and operating results of portfolio businesses to highlight performance patterns, identify potential risks, and uncover areas for improvement. • Collaborate with leadership on annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning to support business objectives and capital priorities. • Track key performance indicators and operational milestones with management teams to measure progress against strategic value-creation goals. • Create consistent reports, dashboards, and presentation materials that provide meaningful updates to internal leaders, investors, and committee stakeholders. • Perform benchmarking, sensitivity analysis, and scenario modeling to evaluate business outlook, strategic options, and potential acquisition opportunities. • Review investment activity and prepare recurring performance summaries for investment funds, including quarterly reporting packages. • Oversee treasury-related activity by monitoring bank accounts and validating transactions involving marketable securities, real estate holdings, and externally managed funds. • Assess contracts and agreements to identify financial implications, key terms, and areas of potential exposure. • Support high-priority initiatives such as acquisition analysis, working capital improvement efforts, real estate finance reporting, and other special projects as assigned.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
78000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. In this role, you will support core accounting operations by helping ensure timely financial reporting, accurate reconciliations, and dependable payroll and general ledger activities. This position works closely with internal teams and leadership to maintain strong financial records, assist with budgeting and audit preparation, and contribute to special projects as needed. Responsibilities: • Lead key month-end accounting activities, including posting journal entries, completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and helping produce financial reports for distribution. • Maintain supporting schedules, subsidiary records, and accounting data files to ensure the general ledger remains accurate and well organized. • Partner with the Controller to prepare for annual external audits by gathering documentation, organizing schedules, and responding to audit-related requests. • Contribute to the development of annual operating and capital budgets by compiling financial data and assisting with analysis. • Process payroll and support related payroll administration tasks with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. • Keep accounting procedures and documentation current, accessible, and organized to support compliance and operational consistency. • Research accounting questions, evaluate applicable guidance, and recommend practical solutions to address reporting or process issues. • Communicate with departments, vendors, and external contacts to verify information, resolve discrepancies, and keep accounting workflows moving efficiently. • Provide backup support for accounts payable and other finance-related activities while assisting with reporting requests and special assignments. • Apply relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements to assigned work, including considerations connected to home health and hospice service operations where applicable.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Business Analyst - Financial Services

Carpinteria, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
68000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Business Analyst to support operational teams within a financial services environment in Carpinteria, California. This role contributes to day-to-day business analysis activities while also taking ownership of intermediate-level projects, operational reviews, and cross-functional coordination efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, clear communication skills, and the ability to identify process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and service quality. Responsibilities: • Provide flexible support across operations teams by assisting high-volume work areas and adapting to shifting departmental priorities. • Manage business analysis assignments that include quality control reviews, audit support activities, and special projects tied to operational performance. • Partner with operations leaders and technology teams to gather business needs, document functional specifications, coordinate project activities, and support system testing efforts. • Investigate recurring processing issues or workflow disruptions, assess root causes, and present practical recommendations to leadership. • Handle departmental service and research requests with accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate follow-through. • Review existing procedures with managers to uncover inefficiencies, strengthen controls, and suggest process enhancements. • Track operational patterns and performance trends to help identify training opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives. • Maintain readiness to perform essential responsibilities remotely when business continuity needs require off-site support.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in California. This position is responsible for strengthening cost accounting practices, supporting accurate financial reporting, and providing insight into inventory, cost of sales, and margin performance. The role also offers the opportunity to guide entry-level team members, improve accounting processes, and partner with operations in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities:• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities tied to inventory, cost of sales, and revenue-related transactions, ensuring timely and accurate close results.• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain reliable financial records and compliance with internal policies and applicable standards.• Review gross margin performance and develop analyses that highlight cost trends, variances, and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy.• Lead inventory-related accounting tasks, including audit support, cycle count review, and evaluation of inventory balances within a manufacturing setting.• Supervise and mentor a small team of cost accounting and estimating professionals, helping build capability in government-focused cost accounting practices.• Perform detailed variance analysis on production and standard costs to identify root causes and support corrective actions with cross-functional partners.• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting compliance-focused reviews.• Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support a high-performing finance organization.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Credit Analyst

Oxnard, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 83200 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Credit Analyst to support financing decisions and account risk management in Oxnard, California. This role focuses on evaluating creditworthiness, monitoring active transactions, and helping move applications efficiently from submission through funding. The ideal candidate brings sound financial judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Evaluate credit applications, analyze financial information, and help determine appropriate risk ratings for new and existing borrowers. • Take ownership of underwriting higher-value transactions, including deals exceeding established monetary thresholds, and recommend sound credit decisions. • Manage the progress of financing files from initial receipt through final funding while maintaining timely communication with dealers and internal teams. • Review open accounts and pending files each day to track status, identify issues early, and support prompt resolution. • Compile and analyze credit score data to support quarterly scorecard updates and broader portfolio insights. • Build and refine credit-related data models that help identify performance trends and emerging risk patterns. • Stay current on market conditions and industry factors that may influence lending decisions and portfolio quality. • Contribute to team development by assisting with training for less experienced finance or credit staff and participating in departmental meetings. • Recommend process improvements to strengthen efficiency, workflow quality, and overall operational performance.
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z