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6 results for Accounting Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA
- Santa Barbara, CA
- onsite
- 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Apply incoming payments accurately, investigate unapplied funds, and ensure deposits are recorded in the appropriate accounts.<br>• Prepare and complete bank deposits while serving as the main point of contact for deposit-related banking questions, equipment concerns, and software issues.<br>• Resolve returned payments, reconcile cash collections such as laundry revenue, and keep account balances current and accurate.<br>• Review resident ledgers, explain account activity to clients with complex billing arrangements, and support timely account corrections.<br>• Complete monthly billing updates, post charge adjustments, and conduct collection outreach when follow-up is needed.<br>• Manage document scanning, electronic and physical filing, and records cleanup in accordance with established retention guidelines.<br>• Coordinate lease setup for new residents and process occupancy changes with accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Support the property management team with assigned projects and maintain insurance tracking records in spreadsheets and property management systems.<br>• Communicate with insurance carriers to confirm active coverage and verify compliance with management agreement requirements.
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Ventura, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 125000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounting activities including cost analysis, fixed assets, and general ledger functions to ensure reliable and timely financial records.</p><p>• Oversee the monthly close cycle, review journal entries and reconciliations, and help deliver accurate financial statements within established deadlines.</p><p>• Manage and support accounting staff, providing direction, quality review, and coaching to promote accuracy and accountability.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts and annual budgets, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improved financial performance.</p><p>• Review weekly disbursements and cash reconciliations to strengthen cash management practices and maintain appropriate financial controls.</p><p>• Monitor sales and use tax activity and coordinate filings to support compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Partner with operational and finance leaders to develop, track, and refine key performance indicators that support business goals.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to internal accounting policies, control standards, and government contract requirements where applicable.</p>
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
- Santa Paula, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 60000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle, from receiving vendor invoices through coding, routing, and final payment processing.</p><p>• Handle a large volume of invoices with close attention to accuracy, deadlines, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Review purchase orders, invoices, and receiving records to confirm alignment and investigate any mismatches before payment.</p><p>• Maintain vendor account information and respond to supplier questions professionally in both English and Spanish.</p><p>• Coordinate recurring payment activity, including weekly check runs, electronic payments, and wire transfers.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts payable records to the general ledger and contribute to month-end closing activities.</p><p>• Track outstanding payables, review aging reports, and help ensure obligations are settled within agreed terms.</p><p>• Assist with year-end reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation, and support audit-related documentation requests.</p><p>• Work closely with purchasing, operations, and accounting partners to address issues, strengthen controls, and improve processes.</p>
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00Z
- Santa Barbara, CA
- remote
- Temporary / Contract
- 25 - 29 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to support invoicing, account adjustments, and billing-related customer service for a Long-term Contract position with a company based in Santa Barbara, California. This role will manage day-to-day billing activity, respond to invoice inquiries, and help maintain accurate financial records across customer accounts. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with billing platforms, investigating discrepancies, and coordinating with internal teams to keep contract terms and billing schedules aligned.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and distribute customer invoices in line with contract timelines, pricing terms, and account requirements.</p><p>• Monitor and resolve billing inquiries through the support queue, including updating invoice records, attaching purchase orders, and sending revised documentation when needed.</p><p>• Oversee invoice submission and payment follow-up for public sector accounts, including school districts and government agencies, while managing portal-based billing processes.</p><p>• Partner with renewals and revenue operations teams to research deal discrepancies and correct billing issues before they affect customers.</p><p>• Review contracts and recurring billing setups to ensure account details remain accurate and consistent across active agreements.</p><p>• Process approved credits, invoice reversals, and related billing adjustments in accordance with internal controls and authorization procedures.</p><p>• Perform routine reconciliations within billing and financial systems to confirm transaction accuracy and maintain balanced records.</p><p>• Evaluate refund requests by researching account history, validating supporting information, and helping reduce preventable revenue loss.</p>
- 2026-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Oxnard, CA
- onsite
- 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate material, labor, and production-related expenses to measure operating performance and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.<br>• Monitor the financial impact of design updates, supplier pricing shifts, process changes, and service modifications on overall manufacturing costs.<br>• Create, refine, and maintain documented costing procedures to support consistent and reliable accounting practices.<br>• Prepare recurring analyses that compare standard costs with actual results, highlighting key variances and trends for management review.<br>• Maintain cost records and reporting used to support spending control, budgeting, and operational planning.<br>• Review production cost data, investigate irregular entries, and confirm that inventory and manufacturing transactions are properly reflected in financial records.<br>• Generate cost estimates for new or revised products and provide profitability analysis to support planning and decision-making.<br>• 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.<br>• 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
- Ventura, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making for the organization. This role is based in California and is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can translate complex data into meaningful business insights. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in forecasting, profitability analysis, and financial modeling while partnering effectively with leadership to improve performance and planning outcomes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and maintain financial models that support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario analysis.<br>• Evaluate financial results, identify key variances, and provide clear explanations and recommendations to support business decisions.<br>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for leadership and other stakeholders.<br>• Analyze profitability trends, operational results, and business drivers to help improve financial performance.<br>• Use business intelligence and data visualization tools to transform large data sets into actionable reporting and insights.<br>• Present analytical findings and financial recommendations to senior leaders, committees, and executive-level audiences.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and improve the accuracy of financial analysis.<br>• Support continuous improvement in reporting processes, automated analytics, and data-driven decision support tools.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z