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10 results for Accountant Financial Services in Santa Barbara, CA

Accountant

Buellton, CA
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Santa Ynez, California. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. If you are skilled in handling invoicing, inventory reconciliation, and general ledger functions, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities:• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure accurate and timely transactions.• Prepare and review journal entries and maintain the general ledger for financial accuracy.• Conduct bank reconciliations to verify account balances and transactions.• Process payroll for a workforce of under 50 employees, ensuring compliance with regulations.• Oversee high-volume invoicing and verify accuracy in billing procedures.• Perform inventory reconciliations to monitor and maintain accurate stock records.• Utilize Microsoft Business Central and QuickBooks Online for accounting operations.• Generate financial reports and analyze data to assist in decision-making.• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.• Collaborate with team members to streamline and improve financial processes.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Camarillo, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing team in Camarillo, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely close activities, and delivering meaningful analysis that helps leaders make informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and works effectively with partners across the business. Responsibilities: • Manage journal entry preparation and review, along with detailed reconciliations and supporting documentation to maintain reliable financial records. • Drive key portions of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to ensure reporting deadlines are met accurately and on time. • Monitor general ledger activity and resolve discrepancies to preserve the accuracy and completeness of accounting data. • Evaluate financial results, research fluctuations, and present concise explanations of variances to leadership. • Contribute to the creation of financial statements and internal management reporting packages. • Coordinate audit support by assembling schedules, organizing requested materials, and addressing questions from internal and external auditors. • Uphold adherence to established controls, accounting standards, and applicable compliance requirements. • Partner with departments such as Operations and Payroll while also contributing to process enhancements, automation efforts, and other assigned accounting initiatives.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary to Hire
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support a busy corporate accounting environment in Santa Barbara, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working across a broad range of financial activities, from transaction processing to record accuracy and reporting support. The person in this role will partner closely with the accounting team to help maintain organized financial operations and contribute to timely, accurate results. Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day administrative and accounting support to help keep financial operations running smoothly. • Update, review, and reconcile financial information across multiple recordkeeping systems and databases. • Perform frequent reconciliations for numerous bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy. • Support quarterly and annual close activities by preparing documentation and assisting with required financial reporting. • Process semi-monthly payroll for multiple entities through a payroll platform, confirm report accuracy, and maintain complete payroll records. • Prepare workers’ compensation documentation and review policy details to verify correct reporting and coverage information. • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including transaction tracking and follow-up as needed. • Contribute to additional accounting assignments and special projects based on team priorities.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Ventura, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Ventura, California. This position will focus on maintaining accurate product costing, reviewing cost performance, and delivering reporting that helps leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard cost accounting, manufacturing analysis, and financial systems used to manage inventory and production costs. Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain standard costs by reviewing material, labor, and overhead activity and investigating significant variances. • Prepare recurring monthly financial reporting that highlights performance patterns, explains cost movements, and offers practical recommendations. • Analyze manufacturing variances and cost of goods sold each month to improve cost visibility and support operational decision-making. • Review and update product cost structures for new items as well as existing inventory to ensure accurate valuation. • Assist with external audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting compliance requirements. • Work closely with operational and finance leaders on special analyses, planning efforts, and other business initiatives. • Use systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel tools to manage data and produce insights.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in California. This role is responsible for driving accurate product costing, supporting financial close activities tied to inventory and cost of sales, and helping maintain strong compliance across accounting operations. The position also offers the opportunity to guide entry-level team members, strengthen reporting quality, and identify practical improvements that enhance efficiency in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Manage monthly and quarterly accounting activities related to inventory valuation, cost of sales, and associated financial reporting. • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate close results. • Analyze gross margin performance, investigate cost fluctuations, and provide insights that support informed business decisions. • Oversee inventory-related accounting processes, including cycle count support, audit preparation, and resolution of discrepancies. • Maintain and improve standard costing practices and cost accounting procedures within a manufacturing setting. • Support compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and government contracting requirements. • Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate operational results, explain cost variances, and improve financial accuracy. • Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to cost accounting and estimating staff to strengthen team capability and consistency. • Assist with internal and external audit requests by organizing documentation and responding to financial inquiries. • Recommend and help implement process enhancements that improve reporting efficiency, data integrity, and overall accounting performance.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payment operations for a Contract Part-Time position based in Santa Barbara, California. This role focuses on maintaining accurate invoice records, preparing timely payments, and helping ensure vendor obligations are handled efficiently. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working with high-volume financial data in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Review incoming invoices, assign the appropriate accounting codes, and enter payment details accurately into company records.• Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner to support smooth vendor payment cycles and maintain organized documentation.• Prepare and assist with scheduled check runs, confirming approvals and payment amounts before release.• Verify invoice information against supporting documents to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before processing.• Maintain accurate financial data through consistent data entry, record updates, and document tracking.• Communicate with internal teams and vendors regarding invoice status, payment questions, and missing backup materials.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Santa Ynez, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Manager to support financial planning, performance analysis, and investment oversight in Buellton, California. This position works closely with leadership to evaluate business results, strengthen reporting, and guide decisions that improve operational and financial outcomes. The role also contributes to treasury activities, strategic initiatives, and investment reporting across a diverse portfolio. Responsibilities: • Direct cash positioning activities by assessing liquidity, anticipating financing needs, and identifying appropriate use of excess funds. • Analyze the financial and operating results of portfolio businesses to surface patterns, highlight exposure areas, and uncover improvement opportunities. • Collaborate with business leaders on annual budgets, forecasts, and longer-range plans that support strategic and operational goals. • Track key performance indicators and major initiatives with management teams to measure progress against value creation objectives. • Create consistent reporting tools, dashboards, and presentation materials for internal decision-makers, investors, and committee meetings. • Perform comparative analysis, scenario planning, and valuation-focused modeling to evaluate current operations and potential acquisition opportunities. • Review monthly investment activity for tribal funds and prepare quarterly summaries that communicate performance clearly and accurately. • Oversee treasury-related account activity, including banking transactions, securities trades, settlements, and investment movements managed by external partners. • Assess contract terms from a financial perspective and support broader initiatives such as acquisition analysis, working capital improvement, real estate performance review, and other assigned projects.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

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