Results for Entry Level Accountant Jobs in Salinas, CA

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Accountant

Salinas, CA
onsite
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

Corporate Tax Staff Accountant

Santa Cruz, CA
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Temporary to Hire
35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Corporate Tax Staff Accountant to join our team in California in a hybrid, contract-to-permanent role. This position is ideal for a tax specialist who brings strong experience across corporate income tax, indirect tax, and compliance activities while working closely with accounting and finance partners. The selected candidate will contribute to accurate filings, reliable reporting, and efficient tax processes in a dynamic business environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and examine corporate tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions to support accurate and timely reporting. • Oversee indirect tax obligations, including sales and use tax and other transaction-based tax requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable rules. • Coordinate return submissions, tax payments, and supporting documentation so deadlines are consistently met without errors. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by assisting with tax provisions, account reconciliations, journal entries, and related schedules. • Organize tax records and provide audit support by compiling requested materials and addressing questions from internal and external reviewers. • Monitor updates to tax legislation and evaluate how regulatory changes may affect reporting requirements and compliance practices. • Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to maintain accurate tax data within Microsoft Dynamics and strengthen day-to-day tax reporting workflows. • Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes, improve internal controls, and increase efficiency across compliance and reporting activities.
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

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

Bookkeeper Assistant

Sand City, CA
onsite
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 Receivable Clerk

Santa Cruz, CA
onsite
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

Director of Accounting

Salinas, CA
onsite
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

Tax Preparer

Campbell, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
175000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
Key ResponsibilitiesTax Leadership & Strategy<ul><li>Lead and oversee the firm's tax function, including tax compliance, planning, research, and client advisory services.</li><li>Serve as the firm's primary internal tax expert and resource for complex client matters.</li><li>Develop and implement tax strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, trusts, estates, and closely held entities.</li><li>Identify tax planning opportunities across clients' investment, business, estate, and wealth structures.</li><li>Work closely with the firm's investment, wealth planning, and client advisory teams to integrate tax considerations into broader wealth strategies.</li><li>Help establish and develop the firm's long-term tax service offering and infrastructure.</li></ul>Estate, Gift & Trust Tax<ul><li>Advise clients on estate and gift tax planning, wealth transfer strategies, and lifetime gifting.</li><li>Work with attorneys and estate planning professionals on sophisticated estate structures.</li><li>Review and advise on trusts, family entities, charitable planning, and intergenerational wealth transfers.</li><li>Oversee preparation and/or review of estate, gift, and trust tax returns.</li><li>Assist with estate administration and post-mortem tax planning where appropriate.</li></ul>Partnership & Investment Tax<ul><li>Lead tax planning and compliance for partnerships, LLCs, S corporations, and other closely held entities.</li><li>Advise on complex partnership structures, allocations, distributions, capital accounts, and transactions.</li><li>Review K-1s and complex investment tax reporting.</li><li>Advise clients regarding the tax implications of private equity, venture capital, real estate, carried interests, and other alternative investments.</li><li>Coordinate tax reporting across individual, trust, partnership, and investment structures.</li></ul>Individual Tax<ul><li>Oversee complex individual tax returns for high-net-worth clients.</li><li>Provide proactive tax planning throughout the year rather than focusing solely on compliance.</li><li>Address issues involving investment income, capital gains, charitable giving, business interests, equity compensation, and other complex sources of income.</li><li>Review federal and state tax implications for clients with multi-state or multi-jurisdictional exposure.</li></ul>Client & Advisor RelationshipsDevelop trusted relationships with clients and become a key member of their broader professional advisory team.Work closely with clients' estate attorneys, investment professionals, CFOs, family offices, and other advisors.Participate in client meetings and present sophisticated tax concepts in a clear, practical manner.Act as a strategic advisor rather than simply a tax return preparer.Team & Practice DevelopmentManage and mentor tax staff and outside tax resources as the tax function grows.Establish processes, standards, and quality controls for tax compliance and advisory work.Build a scalable tax practice appropriate for a boutique wealth management firm.Stay current on federal and state tax legislation and emerging planning opportunities
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

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