13 Results for Accounting Specialist Jobs in Monterey, CA

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Accounts Payable Specialist

San Jose, CA
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Temporary to Hire
40 - 43.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in San Jose, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone with strong invoice processing experience who can manage payment workflows with accuracy, maintain organized financial records, and support daily accounts payable operations. The position offers the opportunity to work across multiple financial platforms while partnering with internal stakeholders to help keep vendor payments timely and compliant. Once hired, you will have access to full medical benefits, a 401k plan, and a discretionary bonus. Apply today! Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process vendor invoices from receipt through payment, ensuring details are accurate, properly approved, and entered with the correct general ledger coding.</li><li>Manage payment activity through ACH, printed checks, and other approved methods while maintaining strong attention to timing, controls, and documentation.</li><li>Review and reconcile transaction data across systems such as Bill.com, QuickBooks Online, banking platforms, and company recordkeeping tools to support accurate accounts payable reporting.</li><li>Monitor bank-related workflows, including payment verification and Positive Pay activities, to help reduce exceptions and support secure disbursements.</li><li>Research invoice discrepancies, vendor credit issues, and work order-related questions, then coordinate with internal teams to resolve outstanding items promptly.</li><li>Maintain organized digital records and supporting documentation using business applications and shared productivity tools within Microsoft 365.</li><li>Assist with card spend tracking, toll chargeback processing, and other expense-related administrative tasks tied to payables operations.</li><li>Support period-end accounts payable activities by following closed-period controls and helping ensure transactions are recorded in the proper accounting window.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Salinas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to support financial operations and budgeting activities for an organization based in Salinas, California. This is a Long-term Contract to permeant position that is ideal for someone who can manage complex accounting records, investigate financial discrepancies, and provide reliable fiscal support across daily operations. The role requires strong analytical judgment, accuracy in reporting, and the ability to assist with accounting procedures and financial controls in a structured environment. Responsibilities:• Maintain and reconcile financial records by accurately processing transactions across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger.• Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and aligned with established accounting practices.• Monitor budget activity, track expenditures, and help maintain cost records to support sound financial oversight.• Research accounting variances and system-related fiscal issues, then recommend or implement appropriate corrections.• Produce financial reports and summaries that support management review, planning, and compliance needs.• Perform bank reconciliations and verify account balances to ensure the integrity of financial data.• Provide guidance on accounting procedures and assist internal stakeholders with fiscal questions and documentation requirements.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Salinas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33 - 34 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Salinas, California. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to build hands-on experience across day-to-day financial activities while working within established accounting guidelines and company procedures. The ideal candidate will contribute to accurate financial processing, maintain organized records, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to help keep accounting workflows running smoothly. Responsibilities: • Process routine financial transactions across accounts payable and accounts receivable while maintaining accuracy and timely completion • Assist with general ledger activities by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and supporting the integrity of financial records • Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure transactions are properly recorded and resolved • Contribute to month-end close efforts by organizing supporting documentation and helping complete assigned close tasks on schedule • Apply company policies and accounting standards with close attention to detail when handling daily accounting work and related documentation • Support internal control practices by following established procedures and maintaining appropriate records for review • Communicate with internal business partners to answer questions, gather needed information, and support accounting processes • Provide general assistance with administrative and transactional accounting functions as assigned by the finance team
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Castroville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
8000 - 82000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction and contractor-focused business in Castroville, California. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely reporting, and helping keep daily accounting activities running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger work, along with strong familiarity with modern accounting systems. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate vendor records.• Oversee accounts receivable processes by issuing invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on collections as needed.• Perform bank and account reconciliations to verify transactions, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate cash reporting.• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting documentation.• Assist with month-end close activities by organizing financial data, reviewing account balances, and helping ensure deadlines are met.• Maintain accurate accounting records and contribute to the preparation of routine internal financial reports.• Use accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP to process transactions and support financial tracking.• Partner with internal teams to clarify billing, payment, and account questions and improve day-to-day accounting accuracy. Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Salinas, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 195000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide accounting and financial strategy for an agriculture-focused organization in Salinas, California. This onsite role will work closely with senior leadership to strengthen financial performance, support operational decision-making, and provide oversight across budgeting, reporting, costing, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound business judgment, and a track record of success in complex manufacturing, food, produce, or agricultural environments. Responsibilities:• Serve as a strategic advisor to division leadership, translating financial results into recommendations that support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.• Direct the yearly planning cycle, including budget development, forecast updates, and longer-range financial outlooks for the business.• Build financial models and scenario analyses that help leaders evaluate business conditions, risks, and investment opportunities.• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with company standards.• Lead accounting close activities and maintain strong internal controls, policy compliance, and reliable financial processes across the division.• Manage product costing and inventory valuation, with close attention to raw materials, packaging, labor, freight, and other core cost drivers.• Track key financial and operational metrics, identify performance trends, and communicate actionable insights to leadership teams.• Monitor capital spending, assess return expectations, and help improve cash flow and working capital management.• Lead, coach, and develop finance and accounting staff while fostering accountability and high performance across multiple entities or business units.Posted by Staffing Director Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn)
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accounting Manager

Monterey, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting functions for a hospitality-focused organization in Monterey, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening controls, and delivering timely reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with both operational teams and finance partners in a service-oriented environment. Responsibilities:• Direct daily accounting activities to ensure records are complete, accurate, and aligned with company policy and regulatory standards.• Lead the preparation and review of reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and other financial documentation required for monthly reporting.• Manage receivables by applying payments, balancing daily activity, investigating variances, and addressing account issues promptly.• Oversee payables operations, including invoice approval workflows, coding accuracy, vendor account balancing, payment processing, and check runs.• Coordinate payroll-related accounting tasks, including employee status updates, compensation changes, payroll review, and bi-weekly reconciliation.• Complete bank reconciliations and drive the month-end close process to produce reliable financial statements and management reports.• Partner with department leaders to improve financial procedures, support accurate expense coding, and monitor performance against budget.• Track overdue balances, issue collection communications, and follow established procedures to resolve delinquent accounts.• Contribute to tax and audit activities by preparing required support, including annual 1099 reporting and responses to accounting inquiries. Posted by Recruiting Director Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn)
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper Assistant

Sand City, CA
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Temporary to Hire
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Bookkeeper Assistant to support daily accounting operations for a construction-related business in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, managing payable activity, and contributing to timely month-end reporting. The role offers the chance to work across multiple entities while helping the accounting team stay organized and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Handle invoice processing and maintain accounts payable records for multiple related business entities with a high level of accuracy. • Track purchase orders, verify supporting documentation, and ensure expenses are properly matched before payment is issued. • Reconcile company credit card activity and investigate discrepancies to keep financial records current and complete. • Conduct recurring audit reviews, including weekly purchase audits and monthly statement checks, and submit findings within established deadlines. • Assist with month-end accounting activities by confirming payable and purchasing transactions are fully captured and ready for close. • Prepare recurring financial and operational reports, including profit and loss summaries and other scheduled reporting for internal review. • Support the accounting team with bookkeeping tasks, bank reconciliations, and general record maintenance as needed. • Learn company-specific accounting tools and follow internal procedures to maintain consistency across workflows.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Hollister, CA
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Temporary / Contract
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a finance team in Hollister, California and provide dependable day-to-day onsite support across core payables operations. This Long-term contract to hire opportunity that is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-moving setting, stays organized under pressure, and takes pride in accurate financial processing. The person in this role will help keep vendor payments current, maintain clean records, and work closely with accounting staff to support smooth month-end and audit-related activities.Responsibilities:• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices with a high level of accuracy while meeting established processing timelines.• Compare invoices against purchase orders and receiving records to confirm proper documentation before payment approval.• Coordinate weekly payment activity, including check runs and electronic disbursements, to ensure vendors are paid on schedule.• Investigate statement variances and resolve billing issues by working directly with vendors and internal stakeholders.• Respond promptly to supplier questions regarding invoice status, payment timing, and account balances.• Organize accounts payable files and maintain supporting documentation in a manner that supports compliance and easy retrieval.• Contribute to month-end close by preparing payable-related reconciliations and assisting with outstanding transaction reviews.• Provide documentation and transaction support for audits and help uphold internal controls and company procedures.• Collaborate with accounting and finance team members to identify opportunities to improve accounts payable workflows and efficiency.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Salinas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24.7 - 28.6 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a manufacturing organization in Salinas, California on a Contract basis. This role is well suited for someone with at least 1 year of experience who is comfortable handling high-volume financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and supporting timely payment collection. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to day-to-day accounting operations by combining strong data entry skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel and 10-key tools. Responsibilities: • Process customer invoices, post incoming payments, and keep receivable records current and accurate. • Review account balances regularly to identify overdue items and follow up with customers regarding outstanding payments. • Enter financial information efficiently using 10-key skills while maintaining a high level of accuracy. • Reconcile payment activity and account details to resolve discrepancies in billing or cash application. • Maintain organized documentation for transactions, collections activity, and account updates. • Use Microsoft Excel to track receivables, prepare reports, and support routine accounting analysis. • Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to address payment questions and support collection efforts.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Santa Cruz, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a healthcare organization in Santa Cruz, California on a Contract basis. In this role, you will help keep billing and payment activity accurate, organized, and up to date while working with patients, insurers, and internal teams to resolve account questions. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable handling sensitive financial information, and confident managing receivables in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Responsibilities: • Process receivable activity each day by preparing invoices, applying payments, reviewing open balances, and following up on unpaid accounts. • Investigate billing variances and overdue amounts, then communicate findings through timely status updates and reporting. • Work with clinical staff, insurance carriers, and patients to gather missing details and support accurate claim and billing records. • Review insurance claims for completeness, confirm billed amounts, and monitor account status through the payment cycle. • Contribute to month-end close by reconciling receivable data and preparing reports that reflect account activity and outstanding balances. • Address billing inquiries, disputes, and payment concerns with professionalism while delivering responsive customer support. • Safeguard patient and financial records by maintaining strict confidentiality and handling information in accordance with healthcare standards. • Follow organizational procedures and applicable local, state, and federal requirements related to billing, collections, and financial documentation.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Project Accountant

Saratoga, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Client will only consider Current Project Accountants working on large scale projects. 100% remote for candidates who are accustomed to working remote, and available and working during normal business hours. Ideal candidate has NetSuite and Procore. We are looking for an experienced Sr. Project Accountant to oversee the financial performance of large-scale construction projects in Saratoga, California. This role focuses on maintaining accurate project cost records, delivering timely financial insight, and supporting sound decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project and finance teams in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee accounting activities for major capital construction projects from initial setup through final financial close.• Monitor budgets, committed costs, incurred expenses, and forecast updates while investigating and clarifying cost variances.• Prepare recurring project financial reports and cost summaries for internal stakeholders and leadership review.• Evaluate spending classifications to ensure costs are recorded correctly as capital or operating expenses in line with accounting guidance and company policy.• Review contractor and supplier invoices for accuracy, approve eligible charges, and coordinate timely processing.• Support billing administration, including progress-based, milestone-based, and cost-reimbursable invoicing as required by project terms.• Maintain accurate work-in-progress balances, retainage schedules, accrual entries, and other project-related accounting records.• Assist with cash flow planning and help identify funding needs across active projects.• Partner with Project Managers to highlight financial risks, improve cost control, and support audit requests with complete project documentation
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager

San Jose, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn for additional information or questions regarding this listing. Tax Manager | Top Private Equity | San Jose | Base + Bonus + Profit Sharing! Join a premier private equity firm with a highly sophisticated private markets platform and a strong reputation for excellence. This is a unique opportunity to support a newly launched, large-scale fund structure while gaining deep exposure to complex private equity fund tax, partnership structures, and related accounting matters. The role offers significant ownership and visibility, with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and external advisors. The firm also provides an exceptional total rewards package, including strong bonus potential, profit sharing, 100% covered health insurance, long-term incentive participation, meals, wellness benefits, and excellent long-term career growth. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage tax matters across multiple funds and entities </li><li>Prepare tax allocations, schedules, and supporting workpapers </li><li>Coordinate with external advisors on tax returns and K-1s </li><li>Manage tax deadlines, filings, and ongoing compliance requirements</li><li>Support tax matters for complex private equity and evergreen fund structures </li><li>Partner with internal teams on fund tax reporting and operational matters</li><li>Gain additional exposure to fund accounting based on interest and business needs</li><li>Help build and improve internal tax processes and institutional knowledge</li></ul>For fastest consideration, reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Deductions Coordinator

Watsonville, CA
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Temporary to Hire
30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Deductions Coordinator to join our team in Watsonville, California in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position is ideal for someone who can keep payment activity accurate, support timely collections, and maintain organized financial records with close attention to detail. The right candidate will help ensure incoming funds are properly applied, invoice information is validated, and account issues are addressed promptly to support smooth day-to-day operations. Responsibilities:• Review customer invoices and supporting documents to confirm billing accuracy before payment is applied.• Record incoming payments in the accounting system and reconcile receipts against open balances.• Investigate account differences, identify the source of discrepancies, and work with internal teams or customers to resolve them efficiently.• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue accounts to support consistent cash collection.• Maintain complete and well-organized records of transactions, adjustments, and payment activity for audit readiness.• Prepare routine reports on aging, payment status, and account trends for finance leadership.• Communicate professionally with customers regarding billing questions, remittance details, and account updates.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

13 results for Accounting Specialist in Monterey, CA