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Staff Accountant
We are looking for a highly skilled Staff Accountant to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing financial records, performing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with corporate tax regulations. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial stability and growth of our organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review corporate tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.<br>• Perform sales tax calculations and filings in accordance with local and state requirements.<br>• Create and maintain journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure financial statements are precise.<br>• Conduct bank reconciliations to verify account balances and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Oversee accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes, including timely payments and collections.<br>• Utilize Paychex and other payroll systems to manage employee compensation records.<br>• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports for management review.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.<br>• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in accounting roles.<br>• Proficiency in corporate tax preparation and sales tax compliance.<br>• Strong knowledge of general ledger management and journal entries.<br>• Experience with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.<br>• Skilled in bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Familiarity with Paychex and other payroll systems.<br>• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
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  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 72000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a highly skilled Staff Accountant to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing financial records, performing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with corporate tax regulations. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial stability and growth of our organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review corporate tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.<br>• Perform sales tax calculations and filings in accordance with local and state requirements.<br>• Create and maintain journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure financial statements are precise.<br>• Conduct bank reconciliations to verify account balances and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Oversee accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes, including timely payments and collections.<br>• Utilize Paychex and other payroll systems to manage employee compensation records.<br>• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports for management review.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency.
  • 2025-09-18T20:49:17Z

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