Accounting Manager Jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

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Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Ventura, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Ventura, California. This role oversees day-to-day financial activities, supports accurate reporting, and helps maintain a disciplined control environment across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, broad accounting knowledge, and the ability to guide budgeting, forecasting, and compliance efforts in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounting activities including cost analysis, fixed assets, and general ledger functions to ensure reliable and timely financial records.• Oversee the monthly close cycle, review journal entries and reconciliations, and help deliver accurate financial statements within established deadlines.• Manage and support accounting staff, providing direction, quality review, and coaching to promote accuracy and accountability.• Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts and annual budgets, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improved financial performance.• Review weekly disbursements and cash reconciliations to strengthen cash management practices and maintain appropriate financial controls.• Monitor sales and use tax activity and coordinate filings to support compliance with applicable regulations.• Partner with operational and finance leaders to develop, track, and refine key performance indicators that support business goals.• Maintain adherence to internal accounting policies, control standards, and government contract requirements where applicable.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Ventura, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor in Ventura, California. This position plays an important role in producing reliable financial information, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting day-to-day property operations through sound accounting oversight. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work across teams to meet reporting, compliance, and funding requirements. Responsibilities:• Lead and mentor property accounting staff by assigning work, reviewing output, and providing coaching that supports accurate and timely completion of financial tasks.• Direct accounting activities across the property portfolio, including payables, receivables, ledger maintenance, adjusting entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles to deliver complete and accurate property-level financial statements on schedule.• Monitor adherence to organizational guidelines, lender obligations, grant conditions, and regulatory financial reporting standards.• Partner with operational teams on annual budget development, compare actual performance to plan, and investigate variances to highlight issues and recommend solutions.• Track operating cash activity on a recurring basis to help ensure sufficient funds, timely disbursements, and compliance with cash management expectations.• Review accounting for rent collections, subsidy payments, tenant balances, and other revenue streams while coordinating with property management and compliance personnel.• Manage accounting and reconciliation for reserve accounts, escrow balances, restricted cash, and other designated funds in accordance with applicable restrictions.• Support audits, tax-related reporting, and year-end documentation by preparing schedules and maintaining organized financial records and audit support.• Provide backup coverage for other accounting leadership needs and contribute to special projects or process improvement initiatives as assigned
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary to Hire
22.5 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a team in California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations with a strong focus on cash application, resident account maintenance, and administrative coordination. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling detailed financial records, communicating with clients and banking partners, and keeping documentation organized in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Apply incoming payments accurately, investigate unapplied funds, and ensure deposits are recorded in the appropriate accounts. • Prepare and complete bank deposits while serving as the main point of contact for deposit-related banking questions, equipment concerns, and software issues. • Resolve returned payments, reconcile cash collections such as laundry revenue, and keep account balances current and accurate. • Review resident ledgers, explain account activity to clients with complex billing arrangements, and support timely account corrections. • Complete monthly billing updates, post charge adjustments, and conduct collection outreach when follow-up is needed. • Manage document scanning, electronic and physical filing, and records cleanup in accordance with established retention guidelines. • Coordinate lease setup for new residents and process occupancy changes with accuracy and attention to detail. • Support the property management team with assigned projects and maintain insurance tracking records in spreadsheets and property management systems. • Communicate with insurance carriers to confirm active coverage and verify compliance with management agreement requirements.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Paula, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team. This position will support high-volume payables operations while helping maintain accurate financial records and dependable vendor payment practices. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, highly organized, and comfortable working across teams to improve efficiency and resolve issues quickly. Responsibilities:• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle, from receiving vendor invoices through coding, routing, and final payment processing.• Handle a large volume of invoices with close attention to accuracy, deadlines, and supporting documentation.• Review purchase orders, invoices, and receiving records to confirm alignment and investigate any mismatches before payment.• Maintain vendor account information and respond to supplier questions professionally in both English and Spanish.• Coordinate recurring payment activity, including weekly check runs, electronic payments, and wire transfers.• Reconcile accounts payable records to the general ledger and contribute to month-end closing activities.• Track outstanding payables, review aging reports, and help ensure obligations are settled within agreed terms.• Assist with year-end reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation, and support audit-related documentation requests.• Work closely with purchasing, operations, and accounting partners to address issues, strengthen controls, and improve processes.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

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 join a manufacturing-focused team in Ventura, California. This position plays a key role in strengthening cost visibility, supporting accurate financial reporting, and delivering analysis that helps guide operational and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance review, along with the ability to work effectively across departments. Responsibilities: • Prepare recurring monthly financial and cost reports, highlighting patterns, risks, and meaningful recommendations for business leaders. • Analyze manufacturing performance by reviewing material, labor, and overhead results and investigating variances against established standards. • Develop and maintain cost of goods sold analysis to improve financial accuracy and provide insight into production economics. • Review and update product cost structures for current inventory as well as newly introduced items to ensure reliable valuation. • Support external audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting requirements. • Collaborate with operational and leadership teams on special financial analyses, planning efforts, and strategic decision support. • Maintain standard cost accounting records within business systems and help ensure data integrity across costing-related transactions. • Use tools such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel to perform analysis and manage reporting needs.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Oxnard, California. This role is responsible for delivering accurate product cost insights, strengthening cost controls, and supporting informed business decisions through thorough financial analysis. The ideal candidate will work closely with operations, purchasing, inventory, and production teams to evaluate cost drivers, investigate variances, and improve the accuracy of cost data across the business. Responsibilities: • Evaluate material, labor, and production-related expenses to measure operating performance and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency. • Monitor the financial impact of design updates, supplier pricing shifts, process changes, and service modifications on overall manufacturing costs. • Create, refine, and maintain documented costing procedures to support consistent and reliable accounting practices. • Prepare recurring analyses that compare standard costs with actual results, highlighting key variances and trends for management review. • Maintain cost records and reporting used to support spending control, budgeting, and operational planning. • Review production cost data, investigate irregular entries, and confirm that inventory and manufacturing transactions are properly reflected in financial records. • Generate cost estimates for new or revised products and provide profitability analysis to support planning and decision-making. • Oversee month-end reporting and follow-up for inventory adjustments, purchase price variance, standard cost updates, aging production orders, and other manufacturing-related general ledger activity. • Partner with production, engineering, planning, purchasing, and inventory teams to resolve structural costing issues, improve master data accuracy, and support monthly cost accounting close activities, audits, and variance reviews.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

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