Entry Level Accountant Jobs in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Accountant

San Luis Obispo, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations for a team in San Luis Obispo, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong accounting fundamentals, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to maintaining accurate financial records. The role will contribute across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and payroll-related activities while helping ensure compliance with established accounting standards. Responsibilities: • Manage invoice processing, payment workflows, and vendor account activity to keep accounts payable accurate and current. • Maintain customer billing records, apply incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances within accounts receivable. • Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly and supported by appropriate documentation. • Perform bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly. • Support general ledger maintenance and assist with month-end close activities to improve reporting accuracy. • Process payroll-related accounting tasks and coordinate with payroll systems such as Paylocity as needed. • Use Sage Intacct to enter, track, and review financial data while supporting reliable accounting operations. • Apply GAAP principles in daily work and help uphold consistency, accuracy, and compliance across accounting processes.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

San Luis Obispo, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
76000 - 96000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a mission-driven nonprofit organization in San Luis Obispo, California. This role will lead core accounting activities, support accurate and timely financial reporting, and help strengthen fiscal operations across the agency. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively in a values-based and inclusive environment. Responsibilities: • Lead daily accounting operations across the general ledger, payroll accounting, payables, receivables, billing, and expense tracking to maintain complete and accurate financial records. • Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation are completed on schedule. • Maintain the chart of accounts and general ledger structure with proper coding by program, funding source, cost center, and reporting period. • Prepare bank reconciliations and review balance sheet account activity to identify discrepancies, investigate outstanding items, and resolve issues promptly. • Produce financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, variance analyses, and related schedules to support leadership decision-making and budget monitoring. • Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, regulatory requirements, loan agreements, and the financial terms of grants, contracts, and contributions. • Support accounting for grants and contracts, including revenue recognition, receivables, deferred balances, and restricted funding activity. • Partner with finance leadership to improve administrative and business practices while promoting consistent, well-controlled financial operations across the organization.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Luis Obispo, CA
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Temporary to Hire
28 - 36 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join a non-profit organization in San Luis Obispo, California. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers a hybrid schedule, providing an exciting and rewarding opportunity for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments. As a key member of the accounting team, you will play an integral role in journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting while adhering to established accounting policies. Responsibilities:• Prepare detailed journal entries and reconcile accounts including cash, payroll, and prepaid expenses.• Analyze and report monthly balance sheet and income statement data to assist management decision-making.• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes by preparing financial close workbooks.• Assist in maintaining and implementing internal controls to ensure compliance with organizational accounting standards.• Manage capital lease schedules and coordinate monthly payments.• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset ledger, including depreciation schedules.• Perform month-end account reconciliations and recurring journal entries with minimal supervision.• Process intercompany transactions and reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting.• Compile financial data for analysis and present it in a clear, actionable format.• Contribute to departmental initiatives and complete ad-hoc projects as assigned.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Tax Preparer

Arroyo Grande, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
83200 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Tax Preparer to support individuals and small businesses with accurate, timely tax filing and financial review. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical tax knowledge with a thoughtful, client-focused approach. The position is seasonal, with the potential for continued work beyond peak tax season. Responsibilities: • Prepare and examine personal, business, and corporate tax filings using tax and accounting platforms such as UltraTax, SurePrep, and QuickBooks. • Review income statements, balance sheets, and supporting bookkeeping records to verify completeness, consistency, and accuracy before submission. • Apply current federal and state tax rules to filings and daily work to help maintain compliance with changing requirements. • Evaluate financial information to identify possible tax advantages, process improvements, and areas that may require further attention. • Respond to questions in a courteous and timely manner, providing clear guidance throughout the tax preparation process. • Work closely with colleagues when resolving more intricate tax matters or interpreting complex financial situations. • Organize and maintain tax documentation and related records to support efficient preparation and accurate reporting.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

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