12 Results for Accounting Specialist Jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

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Accounting Manager

Ventura, CA
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Temporary / Contract
70 - 85 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a strong Sr. Technical Accounting Consultant to support a publicly traded organization in Ventura, California, on a Long-term Contract basis. This hybrid opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, public company reporting experience, and the ability to support critical financial reporting activities. The role offers close collaboration with finance leadership while contributing to quarterly and annual reporting, governance materials, and complex accounting analyses. Responsibilities:• Manage accounting for stock-based awards, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balances, and analyzing related activity.• Support equity reporting obligations by preparing schedules and disclosures for periodic filings.• Develop materials and supporting documentation for Audit Committee meetings and executive-level financial presentations.• Assist in drafting and reviewing quarterly and annual external reports, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K and related footnotes.• Research accounting guidance and maintain technical memos covering new standards, complex transactions, and policy interpretations.• Work closely with finance, accounting, auditors, and cross-functional partners to deliver accurate and timely reporting.• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and general ledger support.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Santa Barbara, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position will manage payroll operations for a large employee population across multiple states, ensuring accurate and timely processing while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with end-to-end payroll administration and is comfortable working with systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Paylocity. Responsibilities: • Manage complete payroll processing from time collection through final distribution for a workforce of more than 500 employees. • Review employee timesheets for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure payroll data is approved within established deadlines. • Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying appropriate wage and hour rules, tax requirements, and other regulatory standards. • Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and related updates in payroll systems with a high level of accuracy. • Use ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, and other payroll applications to process recurring bi-monthly payroll cycles efficiently. • Calculate earnings, adjustments, taxes, and withholdings and verify that all payroll transactions are properly recorded. • Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal partners with clear, timely, and effective communication. • Support payroll-related system or process updates as needed while helping maintain continuity and compliance in daily operations.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

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

Sr. Accountant

Newbury Park, CA
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Temporary / Contract
36.157 - 41.866 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join our finance team in Newbury Park, California on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist with strong NetSuite expertise who can support receivables, general accounting, and month-end activities in a fast-paced environment. The position will play an important part in improving financial workflows, analyzing account activity, and partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Manage invoicing, cash posting, and collection-related activities while identifying practical ways to improve accounts receivable workflows within NetSuite. • Create and refine NetSuite saved searches and reporting tools to support daily accounting operations and better visibility into financial data. • Review accounts receivable balances, investigate inconsistencies, and help resolve issues through timely reconciliations and follow-up. • Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash transactions to ensure records remain complete and accurate. • Contribute to month-end close by preparing account analyses, supporting schedules, and other necessary documentation. • Record journal entries and assist with general ledger activities to maintain reliable financial reporting. • Support specialized accounting processes, including trust-related activities, while recommending opportunities for better efficiency and control. • Use advanced Excel capabilities such as lookups and pivot tables to organize, interpret, and present financial information. • Maintain well-structured records for audit readiness and internal control compliance, and provide additional accounting support as business needs evolve.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

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

Staff Accountant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations and contribute to accurate, timely financial reporting for our team in Santa Barbara, California. This role is ideal for someone with a solid grounding in accounting who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining organized records, and helping close out each month with precision. You will collaborate closely with accounting leadership and colleagues while building deeper experience across reporting, reconciliations, tax support, and audit preparation. Responsibilities: • Record and post month-end journal entries to keep the general ledger complete and accurate. • Support the monthly close by helping compile financial statements and related reporting materials. • Review financial results for fluctuations and trends, and investigate unusual balances or transactions. • Prepare reporting packages and organized backup documentation for internal stakeholders and leadership review. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, daily cash activity, and deposit records while resolving variances promptly. • Handle routine banking and cash management tasks through online banking platforms as part of daily operations. • Assist with tax, regulatory, and industry reporting requirements, including maintaining accurate supporting records. • Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records to ensure assets are tracked correctly. • Contribute audit schedules and respond to documentation requests during annual audit activities. • Help identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, controls, and overall process efficiency.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 43 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and finance operations for a Long-term Contract position based in California. This role focuses on bringing structure to departmental planning, improving budget-to-actual visibility, and partnering with business leaders to build a dependable monthly financial rhythm. The ideal candidate is someone who can step in quickly, work independently, and deliver practical solutions across multiple departments and cost centers. Responsibilities: • Lead the completion and refinement of departmental budgets, ensuring plans are accurate, organized, and ready for ongoing use. • Develop forward-looking forecasts and budget-to-actual reporting that help leaders understand financial performance and key variances. • Partner closely with department heads to create a repeatable monthly budgeting and forecasting process that supports informed decision-making. • Use Sage X3 and Ramp to manage financial workflows, including expense coding, reconciliations, and coordination with general ledger activity. • Analyze spending patterns across teams and cost centers, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improved financial control. • Support payroll-to-general-ledger mapping and related reconciliations, including work involving Rippling or similar payroll platforms when needed. • Prepare and maintain advanced Excel models to consolidate data, evaluate results, and present actionable financial insights. • Contribute hands-on support across core accounting operations such as journal entries, month-end close activities, and balance sheet reconciliation as required.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

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
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team and help strengthen the accuracy and integrity of manufacturing-related financial reporting. This role is responsible for supporting inventory and cost accounting activities, guiding close processes tied to cost of sales and revenue recognition, and delivering analysis that improves margin visibility and operational decision-making. The position also offers the opportunity to provide direction to entry-level team members and contribute to audit readiness, compliance, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities related to inventory valuation, cost of sales, and revenue reporting, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations. • Review manufacturing cost data and margin performance to identify trends, explain variances, and support more accurate financial results. • Maintain and improve cost accounting procedures, standard costing practices, and related internal controls across the business. • Lead or support physical inventory reviews and audit activities to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen compliance. • Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to cost accounting and estimating staff, helping develop technical knowledge and consistency in work quality. • Partner with operations, finance, and other stakeholders to translate detailed cost information into clear business insights and recommendations. • Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and analysis tied to inventory, costing, and compliance requirements. • Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve reporting efficiency, financial accuracy, and overall accountability within the manufacturing environment.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Buellton, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst/Manager to support financial oversight, performance reporting, and strategic decision-making for a diverse investment portfolio in Buellton, California. This role works closely with business leaders and management teams to strengthen planning, monitor results, and deliver insight into cash management, operating trends, and investment performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced modeling capability, and a practical understanding of reporting, controls, and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities: • Direct cash position analysis, liquidity planning, borrowing activity, and short-term investment oversight to support sound treasury management. • Assess financial and operating results across portfolio companies, highlighting emerging patterns, risks, and areas for improvement. • Partner with leadership on annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and longer-range financial plans that inform business decisions. • Track key performance indicators and operational priorities with management teams to measure progress against strategic value-creation objectives. • Build consistent reporting packages, dashboards, and analytical summaries for internal leadership, investors, and committee review. • Perform benchmarking, scenario analysis, and valuation-focused modeling to evaluate current investments and potential acquisition opportunities. • Review investment activity for tribal funds and prepare quarterly performance reporting with accurate, decision-ready analysis. • Oversee financial monitoring of bank accounts, securities activity, settlements, and transactions managed by external investment partners, including real estate and mutual fund holdings. • Analyze contract terms and support strategic efforts such as acquisitions, working capital improvement, exit preparation, and real estate finance projects. • Contribute to ad hoc assignments and foster a collaborative, respectful workplace aligned with organizational values and shared goals.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Ventura, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to support strategic financial planning and deliver meaningful insights that guide business decisions. This role partners with leadership to evaluate performance, build reliable forecasts, and turn complex data into clear recommendations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced Excel capabilities, and a background working with financial reporting and decision-support tools. Responsibilities: • Develop financial models, budgets, and rolling forecasts to support planning, performance tracking, and operational decision-making. • Analyze variances, trends, and profitability drivers, then translate findings into practical recommendations for leadership. • Create and maintain dashboards, automated reports, and key performance metrics using business intelligence and data visualization tools. • Perform ad hoc financial analysis and data mining to answer business questions, identify risks, and uncover opportunities for improvement. • Prepare presentations and communicate analytical results to leadership, committees, and other stakeholders in a clear and actionable way. • Partner with cross-functional teams to gather data, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial planning processes. • Use advanced Microsoft Excel features, including complex formulas, Power Query, and structured modeling techniques, to manage and interpret large data sets. • Participate in required job-related training and career development activities, including online, in-person, and offsite coursework as assigned.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Ventura, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to join a Contract position based in Ventura, California. This role will focus on delivering high-impact financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling that supports business planning and executive decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical judgment, experience working with complex data, and the ability to translate financial results into clear business insights for a variety of stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Build and refine financial models that support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and strategic evaluations across the organization. • Examine financial and operational results to uncover trends, explain variances, identify unusual performance patterns, and recommend practical next steps. • Produce detailed profitability analysis for products, services, channels, member segments, and portfolio performance, including assessment of new offerings and key value drivers. • Perform scenario, sensitivity, variance, and trend analysis to help leadership evaluate financial outcomes and make informed business decisions. • Contribute to asset and liability management reporting, including analysis related to balance sheet performance, liquidity, and concentration exposure. • Support loan and deposit portfolio reviews and assist with forecasting tied to balance sheet strategy and broader business initiatives. • Collaborate with business teams and technology partners to create reliable data solutions, reporting frameworks, dashboards, and scorecards that scale effectively. • Validate report accuracy, resolve data quality issues, and improve documentation, controls, and reporting processes to strengthen consistency and reliability. • Present financial findings and recommendations to leaders in a concise, persuasive manner, making complex concepts accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

12 results for Accounting Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA