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8 results for Accounts Payable Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA

Accounts Payable Specialist

Goleta, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing team in Goleta, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing both payables and related bookkeeping activities in a fast-paced environment. The position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions efficiently, and supporting overall accounting accuracy. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and ensure payments are issued accurately and on schedule. • Maintain financial records through routine bookkeeping tasks, keeping accounting data complete, current, and properly organized. • Record and track accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to support balanced and accurate ledgers. • Perform bank reconciliations regularly, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. • Use QuickBooks to enter transactions, update account details, and generate records needed for day-to-day accounting activities. • Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to address payment questions, clarify billing issues, and support smooth transaction processing. • Assist with month-end close activities by preparing account information and confirming the accuracy of supporting documentation.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day invoice and payment activities for a contract assignment in Santa Barbara, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone with hands-on accounts payable experience who can manage invoice entry, payment processing, and vendor communication with accuracy and efficiency. The role also contributes to month-end and year-end accounting support while maintaining organized records and compliance with company policies. Responsibilities: • Respond to vendor payment and invoice questions directly or route issues to the appropriate internal team for resolution. • Review, scan, and enter invoices into the accounting system while keeping documentation complete and accurate. • Process payments by preparing check requests, verifying approvals, entering required data, and generating checks. • Match invoices to supporting purchasing and receiving records to confirm accuracy and follow up on discrepancies with relevant departments. • Produce accounts payable reports and maintain well-organized files for payment records and supporting documents. • Support monthly closing activities by updating and tracking accounts payable logs in a timely manner. • Assist with year-end audit preparation by gathering records and providing accounts payable documentation as needed. • Follow company safety practices as well as applicable federal and state regulations while performing daily responsibilities. • Carry out additional administrative or accounting-related duties as assigned to support the department.
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support a broad range of day-to-day accounting activities for a property-focused organization in Santa Barbara, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage financial transactions accurately, investigate variances, and keep payables, deposits, and reconciliations moving efficiently. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate with operational teams while maintaining organized financial records. Responsibilities: • Generate daily cash documentation and examine banking activity to confirm incoming funds, resolve mismatches, and gather supporting processor reporting. • Coordinate communication with properties regarding account-related exceptions and respond to routine property accounting questions with timely follow-up. • Process payment reversals such as credit card refunds and voids while ensuring accurate records are maintained. • Audit accounts payable batches against source invoices, route completed batches for operational approval, and post approved transactions for payment processing. • Prepare check runs, distribute issued payments, and record recurring utility-related journal entries and other scheduled postings. • Review financial tracking reports, utility schedules, petty cash activity, and month-end pre-close materials to identify irregularities and support accurate close procedures. • Manage tax, insurance impound, and sales tax payment activities, including preparing bank deposits and completing monthly bank reconciliations. • Set up and approve vendor records in Yardi after required documentation is received, maintain year-end vendor totals for reporting, and assist with urgent check requests and other assigned accounting projects.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting & Payroll specialist to support payroll and day-to-day accounting operations for a hospitality-focused environment in Santa Barbara, California. This is a Contract-to-permanent position suited for someone who can manage detailed financial tasks across multiple entities while maintaining accuracy and meeting recurring deadlines. The ideal candidate will contribute to payroll processing, account reconciliation, and general ledger support using a range of accounting and payroll systems. Responsibilities: • Process weekly payroll for approximately 400 employees across 11 business entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion. • Review and verify employee timesheets, resolve discrepancies, and maintain reliable payroll records. • Prepare and post journal entries to support routine accounting activity and period-end close needs. • Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances to keep financial records aligned and current. • Handle invoice-related data entry and assist with maintaining organized, accurate transaction documentation. • Use platforms such as Paylocity, Payday Portal, Sage, and QuickBooks to complete payroll and accounting tasks efficiently. • Support accounting operations for hotel and restaurant businesses by coordinating financial information across multiple entities.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Santa Barbara, California. This role is well suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling both payables and receivables in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will help maintain accurate financial records, process transactions efficiently, and contribute to smooth accounting workflows using Workday and Excel. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare items for approval before payment is issued.• Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date.• Enter and code invoices correctly within the accounting system while maintaining organized documentation for audit readiness.• Review employee expense submissions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance before reimbursement processing.• Use Excel to record reconciliations, financial activity, update reports, and assist with routine accounting analysis.• Support month-end accounting tasks by identifying discrepancies, researching variances, and helping resolve issues promptly.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
78000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. In this role, you will support core accounting operations by helping ensure timely financial reporting, accurate reconciliations, and dependable payroll and general ledger activities. This position works closely with internal teams and leadership to maintain strong financial records, assist with budgeting and audit preparation, and contribute to special projects as needed. Responsibilities: • Lead key month-end accounting activities, including posting journal entries, completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and helping produce financial reports for distribution. • Maintain supporting schedules, subsidiary records, and accounting data files to ensure the general ledger remains accurate and well organized. • Partner with the Controller to prepare for annual external audits by gathering documentation, organizing schedules, and responding to audit-related requests. • Contribute to the development of annual operating and capital budgets by compiling financial data and assisting with analysis. • Process payroll and support related payroll administration tasks with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. • Keep accounting procedures and documentation current, accessible, and organized to support compliance and operational consistency. • Research accounting questions, evaluate applicable guidance, and recommend practical solutions to address reporting or process issues. • Communicate with departments, vendors, and external contacts to verify information, resolve discrepancies, and keep accounting workflows moving efficiently. • Provide backup support for accounts payable and other finance-related activities while assisting with reporting requests and special assignments. • Apply relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements to assigned work, including considerations connected to home health and hospice service operations where applicable.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Goleta, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to join a real estate and property organization in Goleta, California on a Contract basis. This role supports the financial operations of both corporate and real estate investment entities, with a strong focus on accurate reporting, month-end activities, and day-to-day accounting execution. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across general ledger management, cash activity, and transactional accounting while working effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee monthly close activities and produce timely financial statements for corporate entities and real estate investment portfolios. • Manage accounting records for investment-related entities, ensuring financial reporting is complete, accurate, and aligned with established standards. • Calculate investor distribution amounts each quarter and support related financial documentation. • Prepare tax-related schedules, annual filings, and forward-looking tax estimates in coordination with reporting needs. • Create monthly budget-to-actual reports for departments and address questions related to spending, variances, and financial results. • Record and post journal entries, maintain general ledger activity, and support the integrity of core accounting data. • Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet and income statement accounts while investigating and resolving discrepancies. • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoices, deposits, cash receipts, billings, expense reports, and payment transactions. • Support payroll-related accounting by importing payroll data, reviewing payroll entries, and posting associated journal activity. • Assist with year-end close, cash management tasks, internal control processes, and other accounting projects as needed.
2026-06-13T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Camarillo, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 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.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z