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6 results for Staff Accountant in Isla Vista, CA

Cost Accountant

Ventura, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Ventura, California. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can interpret cost data, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide practical recommendations that support business decisions. The position will play a key part in monitoring product costs, explaining financial performance, and collaborating with operational leaders to improve visibility into manufacturing results. NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred. Responsibilities: • Analyze material, labor, and overhead activity within the standard costing framework and investigate cost variances to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions. • Prepare recurring monthly financial reports, highlight notable performance patterns, and translate findings into meaningful insights for leadership. • Develop thorough month-end reviews of manufacturing variances and cost of goods sold to support accurate financial reporting. • Maintain and revise product cost data for new items as well as existing inventory to ensure costing reflects current production realities. • Assist with external audit activities by organizing required documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting standards. • Work closely with finance, operations, and leadership teams on special analyses, budgeting support, and broader business initiatives. • Use systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel tools to manage data, reporting, and cost analysis processes.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a construction-focused organization in Santa Barbara, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports day-to-day financial operations and helps maintain accurate records across payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and closing activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple accounting priorities, and using financial systems and spreadsheets to keep reporting current and organized. Responsibilities: • Manage daily bookkeeping activities, including recording financial transactions and maintaining organized accounting records. • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure timely payments, billing, and cash flow tracking. • Support payroll administration or coordinate with an outside payroll provider to help ensure accurate employee compensation processing. • Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain reliable financial data. • Prepare and update budgets and assist with ongoing financial reporting for business operations. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close procedures by compiling records, reviewing balances, and helping finalize reports. • Maintain subcontractor documentation such as insurance certificates, W-9 forms, and other compliance-related records. • Use accounting software and Excel to track financial activity and support reporting needs for construction projects and company operations.
2026-08-04T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/ Office Manager to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract to Permanent position based in Santa Barbara, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage core accounting activities with accuracy, maintain organized records, and contribute to smooth office and administrative workflows. The successful candidate will oversee essential bookkeeping functions, help keep accounts current, and ensure financial information is recorded and reconciled properly. Responsibilities:• Maintain accurate financial records by processing routine bookkeeping transactions and updating accounting data in a timely manner.• Manage incoming invoices and payment schedules, ensuring accounts payable activities are completed correctly and on time.• Track customer billing and incoming payments while following up on outstanding balances to support healthy accounts receivable practices.• Reconcile bank statements against internal records, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances promptly.• Use QuickBooks to record transactions, organize financial documentation, and produce reliable account information.• Support general office and administrative activities that contribute to efficient daily operations.• Assist with collection efforts by communicating on overdue accounts and helping monitor payment status.• Help maintain orderly operational processes by coordinating financial and administrative tasks across routine business functions.
2026-08-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Ventura, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead financial operations supporting affordable housing development and nonprofit corporate accounting in Ventura, California. This role will guide day-to-day accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help ensure compliance with funding, lending, and organizational requirements. The position works closely with internal teams to support development projects, construction-related transactions, and broader corporate financial oversight. Responsibilities: • Lead and mentor accounting team members responsible for development and corporate finance activities, providing direction, coaching, and review of day-to-day work. • Manage accounting across affordable housing projects and organizational operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and reported in a timely manner. • Monitor project cost records, funding allocations, and budget activity to maintain clear financial visibility across active development initiatives. • Oversee construction-related accounting functions, including payment processing, receivables, draw documentation, and lender billing support. • Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entry review, and preparation of financial statements. • Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts while producing analysis on financial performance, budget variances, and operational trends. • Administer accounting for grants, loans, and restricted funding sources, ensuring documentation and reporting meet agency, lender, and partner expectations. • Coordinate audit support, tax-related schedules, information reporting, and compliance reviews while reinforcing internal controls and process improvements. • Provide operational support for cash management, forecasting, payroll coordination, and treasury-related tasks as business needs require. • Serve as backup coverage for other accounting leadership responsibilities and contribute to special projects or assigned initiatives.
2026-07-27T00:00:00Z

Tax Staff - Public

Santa Barbara, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a tax specialist to join our team in California, supporting a broad client base that includes privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals. This position combines tax return preparation with accounting-related work and offers the opportunity to contribute in a hands-on, client-service-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage financial information accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities: • Prepare federal and related tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts with a high level of accuracy and timeliness. • Examine client financial records and supporting documentation to identify missing information, inconsistencies, or items requiring clarification before filing. • Help maintain compliance by applying current tax regulations and verifying that completed filings meet applicable standards and deadlines. • Provide accounting support through full-cycle bookkeeping tasks, including the preparation of adjusting journal entries when needed. • Use accounting and tax software such as QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Sage, and CCH products to complete daily work efficiently. • Create clear, organized workpapers that support return preparation and facilitate internal review procedures. • Communicate with clients as needed to request documents, answer routine tax-related questions, and assist with follow-up items. • Contribute to the delivery of responsive service for clients with diverse financial situations, including closely held businesses and more complex individual tax matters.
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Santa Ynez, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished Tax Manager to lead public tax engagements in California. This position is ideal for someone who can balance technical tax expertise with client service, team leadership, and thoughtful planning across a wide range of entity types. The role centers on delivering accurate compliance work, advising on tax-saving opportunities, and guiding staff through complex tax matters in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation and final review of federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and tax-exempt organizations to ensure complete and accurate submissions. • Design practical tax planning approaches that help reduce exposure, improve efficiency, and support client objectives throughout the year. • Monitor updates to tax laws and regulatory guidance, evaluate how changes affect clients, and translate findings into clear recommendations and technical documentation. • Lead responses to tax notices, examinations, and audits by coordinating with external parties and maintaining organized support throughout the process. • Supervise tax team members and operational staff by assigning work, reviewing performance, and providing coaching that supports growth and accountability. • Maintain detailed tax records, workpapers, and internal reports for leadership review, ensuring documentation is thorough and audit-ready. • Partner with internal teams and clients to resolve complex tax questions, clarify filing requirements, and support timely decision-making. • Use tax and accounting systems to manage workflows, complete filings, and improve the consistency and quality of deliverables.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z