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12 results for Payroll Analyst in Santa Barbara, CA

Benefits Analyst

Ventura, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support benefits operations and deliver accurate, timely service for clients in Chatsworth, CA. In this role, you will interpret benefits, enrollment, claims, and billing data, coordinate with internal teams and external partners, and help maintain efficient day-to-day plan administration. This position is well suited to someone who enjoys working with complex information, communicating clearly, and ensuring a high level of accuracy across reporting, documentation, and service activities. Responsibilities:• Examine claims, enrollment, demographic, and billing information to uncover patterns, validate accuracy, and support client recommendations.• Create clear reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and summaries for leadership teams and client stakeholders using organized and reliable data.• Maintain benefit records across multiple platforms, perform data audits, and complete reconciliations to preserve data integrity.• Assist with benefit plan implementation and ongoing administration, including collecting required information, coordinating carrier setup, and updating agency management systems.• Support open enrollment activities by preparing materials, validating data files, testing plan information, and helping distribute employee communications.• Review carrier invoices each month, investigate discrepancies, and work with carriers and payroll contacts to resolve billing or eligibility issues.• Track adjustments, credits, and retroactive changes while ensuring records and invoices remain aligned across carriers.• Help manage compliance-related documentation, notices, audit support, standard operating procedures, and confidential records in accordance with company policy.• Respond to benefit-related questions from clients or members, assist with onboarding support, and contribute to special projects such as benefit communications or enrollment events.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Goleta, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Goleta, California. This is a long-term contract position requiring expertise in managing high volumes of invoices, vendor relationships, and financial reconciliations. The ideal candidate will excel in maintaining accuracy, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across departments to support efficient financial operations. Responsibilities: • Process and manage a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment. • Match invoices with purchase orders and receipts, resolving any discrepancies to maintain compliance. • Apply proper general ledger coding, tax treatment, and approval workflows in accordance with company policies. • Maintain and update vendor records, including tax forms and payment information, to ensure accuracy. • Build and foster strong relationships with vendors to facilitate smooth transactions. • Reconcile vendor statements, investigate outstanding balances, and support month-end close activities. • Generate and maintain reports on invoice processing, payment status, and aging to support financial transparency. • Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and audit requirements, providing documentation during audits. • Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce errors. • Collaborate with finance, procurement, and operations teams to resolve invoice issues and support expense tracking.
2026-04-22T00:00:00Z

Credit Analyst

Oxnard, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 83200 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Credit Analyst to join our team in Oxnard, California. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating credit applications, managing collections, and ensuring compliance with company policies while assisting with financial analysis and risk assessment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the organization's financial decision-making process and support ongoing improvements. Responsibilities: • Evaluate and grade credit applications, preparing necessary reports and informational requests for internal use. • Provide guidance and training to entry-level finance staff and credit personnel to enhance team capabilities. • Oversee credit underwriting for high-value transactions exceeding $250,000, ensuring thorough analysis and risk assessment. • Develop and maintain credit models to predict trends and inform decision-making. • Use sound judgment to assess the risk profiles of potential borrowers and make recommendations. • Monitor and manage active credit files, maintaining communication with dealers and internal teams regarding application status. • Coordinate the entire credit application process, from submission to final funding. • Collect and analyze credit score data for quarterly updates to scorecards. • Stay informed about market conditions and trends to improve credit risk assessments. • Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through ideas and feedback.
2026-04-10T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Santa Ynez, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst/Manager to join our team in Buellton, California. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical financial operations, performance analysis, and strategic initiatives that drive organizational success. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities and leadership skills while thriving in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Responsibilities: • Manage cash flow positions, borrowing requirements, and investment opportunities to ensure optimal financial operations. • Analyze financial and operational performance of portfolio companies, identifying trends, risks, and growth opportunities. • Collaborate with leadership teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning efforts. • Develop and implement standardized reporting tools, dashboards, and analyses for internal stakeholders and investors. • Conduct benchmarking and scenario modeling to evaluate business performance and potential acquisition strategies. • Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly reports on investment data, including tribal investment funds. • Monitor treasury activities, including bank accounts, stock trades, bond settlements, and real estate transactions managed by third parties. • Review enterprise contracts to assess financial terms and conditions and their impact on operations. • Provide in-depth financial analysis related to real estate assets, including performance tracking and reporting. • Participate in strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, working capital optimization, and exit strategies.
2026-04-17T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Barbara, CA
onsite
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.
2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Barbara, CA
remote
Temporary to Hire
35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team remotely in a contract capacity with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist with broad experience across payables, reconciliations, ledger activity, and financial documentation who can keep daily operations accurate and organized. The role will support core accounting functions, respond to internal and client-related inquiries, and help maintain dependable financial records in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate transaction records.• Perform account reconciliations across vendor statements, general ledger balances, and other financial records to ensure completeness and accuracy.• Record and post journal entries while supporting month-end balancing and routine accounting close activities.• Investigate and resolve vendor discrepancies, credit-related items, and outstanding payment issues in a timely manner.• Assist with audit preparation by organizing supporting documentation, maintaining clear files, and providing requested financial details.• Monitor accounting transactions for accuracy and follow up on exceptions, inconsistencies, or missing documentation.• Respond to support tickets and client or internal inquiries related to accounting activity, payment status, and account details.• Contribute to broader accounting operations such as accounts receivable support, tax-related record maintenance, and process documentation as needed.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Goleta, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our team in Goleta, California. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to essential accounting functions while working in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to deliver accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities: • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including data entry and month-end close activities. • Support the Accounting Manager in reconciling accounts and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. • Maintain and organize financial records, including filing and scanning of documentation. • Perform routine journal entries and assist in maintaining the general ledger. • Collaborate with the team on corporate tax returns and sales tax filings. • Identify opportunities for improving accounting processes and implementing solutions. • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and confidentiality protocols. • Handle ad-hoc tasks and projects to support the department's goals.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Business Analyst - Financial Services

Carpinteria, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
68000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Business Analyst - Financial Services to support operational teams and help strengthen process execution in Carpinteria, California. This role combines day-to-day analytical support with project coordination, quality review activities, and cross-functional collaboration with technology and business stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings financial services experience, sound judgment, and the ability to identify process gaps, interpret trends, and recommend practical improvements. Responsibilities: • Provide analytical and processing support across multiple operations functions based on business demand, and build working knowledge of additional service areas as needed. • Manage assigned Level 2 initiatives, including special projects, periodic quality control reviews, and operational audit support. • Partner with operations leaders and technology teams to gather business needs, document functional specifications, coordinate project activity, and support user testing. • Review operational and system-related issues, identify recurring patterns, and present improvement recommendations to management. • Handle departmental service and research requests with accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate follow-through. • Evaluate workflows with department managers to uncover breakdowns, improve controls, and enhance overall efficiency. • Analyze reporting outcomes and performance trends to help identify training opportunities and process enhancements. • Maintain readiness to perform essential responsibilities remotely when business continuity plans are activated.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Buellton, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Santa Ynez, California. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. If you are skilled in handling invoicing, inventory reconciliation, and general ledger functions, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities:• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure accurate and timely transactions.• Prepare and review journal entries and maintain the general ledger for financial accuracy.• Conduct bank reconciliations to verify account balances and transactions.• Process payroll for a workforce of under 50 employees, ensuring compliance with regulations.• Oversee high-volume invoicing and verify accuracy in billing procedures.• Perform inventory reconciliations to monitor and maintain accurate stock records.• Utilize Microsoft Business Central and QuickBooks Online for accounting operations.• Generate financial reports and analyze data to assist in decision-making.• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.• Collaborate with team members to streamline and improve financial processes.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Oxnard, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team in Oxnard, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and strengthening cash management practices. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical ability, and a collaborative approach to working across finance and business partners. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end and periodic close activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing financial data, and completing account reconciliations. • Perform detailed reconciliations across general ledger and bank accounts to maintain accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Contribute to internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation and helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. • Analyze financial information using Excel and company systems to produce meaningful reports and support decision-making. • Track daily cash activity and liquidity levels to help maintain effective oversight of available funds. • Develop cash flow projections and related reporting to support short-term and long-term financial planning. • Execute treasury-related transactions, including wire activity and other routine financial movements, with accuracy and timeliness. • Maintain organized, current financial records and coordinate with internal teams and banking partners to improve cash management processes. • Provide backup support to the Finance Manager and assist with additional accounting and finance responsibilities as needed.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. This long-term contract role is perfect for someone with a strong foundation in accounting principles and an aptitude for managing financial transactions. You will play a key role in supporting our accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. Responsibilities: • Process and manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions with precision. • Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting and resolve discrepancies. • Utilize QuickBooks to maintain and update financial records consistently. • Code invoices and verify their accuracy before processing payments. • Assist in preparing financial reports and summaries as needed. • Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes. • Communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams to address and resolve billing issues. • Maintain organized records of all financial documents and transactions. • Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting regulations.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a part-time Accounting Assistant to join a team in Santa Barbara, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day financial operations by handling a range of accounting tasks with accuracy and strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in payables, receivables, reconciliations, and bookkeeping, along with confidence in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify coding, and prepare timely payments to maintain accurate accounts payable records.• Manage incoming payments, post customer transactions, and follow up on outstanding balances to support accounts receivable activity.• Investigate discrepancies to ensure financial records remain complete and accurate.• Enter accounting data into Xero and related systems with a high level of precision and consistency.• Coordinate wire transfer activity and confirm transactions are properly documented and recorded.• Assist with claims payment processing and maintain supporting records for insurance-related financial activity.• Support collection efforts by communicating on overdue accounts and tracking payment status.• Perform general bookkeeping duties, including maintaining organized records and assisting with routine accounting workflows.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z