We are in search of an Accountant to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. This role focuses on managing our accounting functions, specifically in the areas of accounts receivables, grant revenue invoicing, and journal entries. The role offers a short term contract employment opportunity and the possibility of a hybrid work model. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the management of accounts receivables to ensure accuracy and timeliness<br>• Handle grant revenue invoicing to facilitate the smooth running of financial operations<br>• Prepare and process advance journal entries for record-keeping and auditing purposes<br>• Utilize accounting software systems and ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning tools for efficient workflow<br>• Extract data from Health Care Record software for financial analysis and reporting<br>• Perform auditing tasks and maintain the balance sheet account for financial transparency<br>• Apply your knowledge of grant accounting to manage and track grant expenditures and revenues<br>• Leverage intermediate Excel skills to analyze financial data and generate reports.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Santa Maria, California. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, thorough knowledge of accounting principles, and a collaborative mindset to support team goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Reconcile account balances, ensuring accuracy and completeness in financial records.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger and process vendor invoices in a timely manner.</p><p>• Prepare weekly check runs and assist with month-end close procedures.</p><p>• Review and generate invoices for inter-company transactions as needed.</p><p>• Analyze financial data to identify errors and recommend improvements for efficiency and cost management.</p><p>• Assist in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with established standards.</p><p>• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to enhance internal controls.</p><p>• Provide support for year-end close processes and financial reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with management to refine financial procedures and reporting systemsThe Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting day‑to‑day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and month‑end close activities. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Reconcile account balances and maintain the general ledger</li><li>Process vendor invoices and prepare weekly check runs</li><li>Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Analyze financial data and summarize financial position and activity</li><li>Review intercompany transactions and generate invoices as needed</li><li>Support month‑end and year‑end close processes</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits and reviews to ensure compliance</li><li>Identify discrepancies and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and cost control</li><li>Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and business processes to strengthen internal controls</li><li>Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)</li><li>Partner with management to improve financial procedures and reporting</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Santa Maria, California. This is a contract to permanent position, offering the opportunity to grow within the role while contributing to the financial health of the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills, with experience in the construction industry. The candidate must also excel in managing contract billing, general ledger activities, and financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage journal entries and maintain the general ledger to ensure accurate financial records.</p><p>• Oversee accounts receivable processes, including billing and collections.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks Online for accounting tasks and financial management.</p><p>• Conduct contract audits to verify compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Handle sales tax reporting and ensure compliance with local and state regulations.</p><p>• Process bank deposits and reconcile accounts to ensure financial accuracy.</p><p>• Generate detailed financial reports and assist in budget preparation.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to improve accounting workflows and procedures</p>