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.
<p>Join Robert Half’s Full-Time Engagement Professionals program and enjoy a variety of enriching accounting projects across top companies in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, nonprofit, financial services, and more. This is a full-time, permanent position with steady hours, benefits, and the flexibility to grow your skills through diverse engagements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Analyze financial statements and prepare management reports</li><li>Maintain documentation for internal and external audit support</li><li>Collaborate with A/P, A/R, and payroll teams to ensure accurate financial records</li><li>Use accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Dynamics) across various engagements</li><li>Provide support for process improvements and efficiency initiatives</li><li>Participate in special projects, including system conversions and department reorganizations</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>2+ years of general accounting experience</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Effective communication and adaptability in fast-paced environments</li><li>CPA or progress toward certification is a plus</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Robert Half:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive base salary with full benefits and paid time off</li><li>Uncapped bonus potential (referral, utilization, and business development bonuses)</li><li>Access to 70,000+ online courses and CPE credit opportunities</li><li>Exposure to Fortune 500 clients, innovative tech, and top accounting systems</li><li>Career coaching and dedicated manager to guide your growth</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee critical financial activities, with a particular focus on job costing and project accounting. This role involves managing daily accounting operations, analyzing project costs, and ensuring financial data accuracy to guide strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to drive financial efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and accurate application of received funds.<br>• Perform daily bank reconciliations to maintain accurate transaction records.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparing reconciliations and detailed schedules for job cost and balance sheet accounts.<br>• Update rolling forecasts, calculate commission schedules, and prepare financial statements focusing on project profitability.<br>• Compute, reconcile, and provide sales tax reports while adhering to compliance standards.<br>• Maintain and enhance the job cost accounting system by accurately recording and allocating project-related expenses.<br>• Analyze project costs and variances, delivering detailed reports to support management decisions.<br>• Collaborate with project managers to align job costs with budgets and timelines, providing actionable insights for financial planning.<br>• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard financial data and continuously improve accounting processes.<br>• Prepare weekly financial reports for management, offering clear insights into ongoing performance.
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Controller to oversee the financial operations of multiple entities within our organization. This role is based in Santa Maria, California, and focuses on ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and alignment of financial strategies with broader organizational goals. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing accounting practices, budgeting, and financial analysis while supervising a team of accounting staff.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the monthly close process and ensure timely preparation of accurate financial statements.<br>• Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.<br>• Prepare and distribute financial reports to senior management, offering insights into company performance.<br>• Assist in the formulation of annual budgets, variance analyses, and forecasting activities.<br>• Design and enforce effective internal controls to enhance financial reporting accuracy.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate timely reviews and support tax preparation efforts.<br>• Lead and mentor the accounting team, ensuring productivity and growth.<br>• Oversee accounting practices, financial planning, and compliance across the division.<br>• Participate in system upgrade projects to enhance financial operations.<br>• Provide support for treasury functions and cash flow management.
We are looking for an experienced Division Controller to join our team in Oxnard, California. This role is integral to driving financial leadership across multiple profit centers, ensuring robust accounting practices, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, financial reporting, and analysis to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with profit center leaders to provide financial guidance and drive business growth.<br>• Supervise accounting staff and oversee month-end close processes, including variance analysis and rolling forecasts.<br>• Monitor inventory activities, review perpetual inventory, and analyze variances to recommend actionable improvements.<br>• Lead internal and external audit engagements, addressing issues and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.<br>• Manage standard cost maintenance, production variance analysis, and customer/product profitability reporting.<br>• Develop and refine financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) variance analyses.<br>• Establish and enforce financial policies to maintain internal controls and guide organizational practices.<br>• Provide insights for improving business process controls and operational efficiencies.<br>• Conduct revenue and margin analyses to support strategic decisions and drive profitability enhancements.<br>• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and scenario modeling to support operational and commercial goals.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Santa Barbara, California. In this role, you will manage a variety of accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial operations and compliance with established processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Generate and review daily cash sheets to ensure accuracy.<br>• Verify deposits by analyzing bank reports and resolving any discrepancies.<br>• Process credit card refunds and voids in a timely manner.<br>• Address property accounting issues and provide necessary resolutions.<br>• Review accounts payable batches against invoices and submit for approval.<br>• Prepare and post accounts payable entries, including creating check batches for printing.<br>• Manage bank deposits and reconcile monthly bank statements.<br>• Process emergency checks and oversee petty cash statements.<br>• Conduct pre-close reviews of monthly property financials.<br>• Create and approve vendor codes in Yardi Systems after verifying W-9 forms and insurance certificates.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Santa Maria, California. This is a long-term contract position suited for someone who is highly attentive to detail and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in managing accounts payable processes for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in invoice processing and payments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process invoices, including coding and verifying accuracy, to ensure timely payments.<br>• Manage accounts payable for up to 17 entities, handling approximately 500 invoices and hundreds of purchase orders.<br>• Conduct check runs and reconcile accounts to maintain financial accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with a team of four AP staff members to streamline workflows and meet deadlines.<br>• Communicate effectively with internal departments and vendors to address payment inquiries.<br>• Support occasional overtime needs to meet high-volume processing demands.<br>• Maintain organized records and documentation for auditing and reporting purposes.<br>• Utilize straightforward accounting systems to perform daily tasks efficiently.<br>• Assist in resolving discrepancies and improving processes where necessary.<br>• Report directly to management and provide updates on accounts payable activities.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Santa Barbara, California. In this role, you will be responsible for managing vendor inquiries, processing invoices, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an organized and efficient accounts payable process while collaborating with various departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Respond to vendor inquiries and direct them to the appropriate department personnel when necessary.<br>• Scan and accurately input invoices into the accounting system for proper record-keeping.<br>• Prepare accounts payable checks by processing check requests, obtaining payment approvals, and generating checks using financial systems.<br>• Handle product invoice processing using a three-way match system, resolving discrepancies with department staff.<br>• Generate and maintain accurate accounts payable reports and organize all related files.<br>• Support monthly financial closings by maintaining accounts payable logs and ensuring timely entries.<br>• Assist with year-end financial audits by providing required documentation and support.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal and state safety regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.<br>• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the accounts payable and finance teams.
We are looking for a highly skilled Full Charge Bookkeeper to oversee and maintain the financial operations of our 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Montecito, California. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage all aspects of financial accounting, including general ledger oversight, reconciliations, and compliance with non-profit standards. If you are proficient in accounting software and passionate about supporting impactful missions, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure accurate and timely processing.<br>• Oversee the organization's general ledger by preparing, reviewing, and maintaining financial entries.<br>• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and credit cards to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring compliance with non-profit accounting standards.<br>• Assist in generating monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports tailored to non-profit operations.<br>• Collaborate with auditors during annual audits by providing necessary documentation and support.<br>• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including assisting with the preparation of Form 990.<br>• Support budget creation and monitor cash flow to ensure financial stability.<br>• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks and Sage to manage financial data efficiently.<br>• Track grants, donations, and restricted contributions to ensure proper revenue recognition and reporting.
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our innovative and design-focused team in Santa Barbara, California. This Contract-to-Permanent position offers an opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing financial operations and ensuring the fiscal health of our organization. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the Executive team to oversee accounting processes and maintain accurate financial records.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain and update detailed financial records for the firm and its owner, including loan payments and commercial property accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and reconcile monthly bank accounts, credit cards, and accounts payable/receivable tasks to ensure timely processing.</p><p>• Generate accurate financial statements, monthly profitability reports, and projected budgets.</p><p>• Administer payroll twice a month using an external payroll processor and manage related tasks such as 401K contributions, W-4 and I-9 forms, and employee reimbursements.</p><p>• Issue invoices to clients, track reimbursable expenses, and ensure monthly consultant payments are processed accurately.</p><p>• Oversee tax preparation submissions, quarterly sales tax payments, and compliance with business insurance requirements.</p><p>• Manage software license expenses, business license renewals, and group health insurance deductions.</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy of end-of-year reporting, including W-2s and 1099 forms.</p><p>• Track and organize business-related documentation, such as W-9 forms and workers' compensation audits.</p><p>• Handle regular bank deposits and maintain compliance with all financial regulations.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Santa Maria, California. In this role, you will play a key part in managing invoice processing and payment workflows for multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial operations. This position requires strong organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining efficiency within a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and code invoices with accuracy, ensuring compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Manage check runs and ensure timely payments to vendors and suppliers.</p><p>• Handle high volumes of invoices and purchase orders across multiple entities.</p><p>• Collaborate with a team of Accounts Payable professionals to maintain workflow efficiency.</p><p>• Assist in resolving discrepancies related to invoices or payments.</p><p>• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all financial transactions.</p><p>• Support month-end closing processes by preparing necessary reports and reconciliations.</p><p>• Work collaboratively with other departments to address inquiries and provide support as needed.</p><p>• Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounts payable processes.</p><p>• Occasionally provide support during peak periods, including potential overtime.</p>
