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5 results for Cost Accountant in Santa Barbara, CA

Cost Accountant

Ventura, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Ventura, California. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can interpret cost data, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide practical recommendations that support business decisions. The position will play a key part in monitoring product costs, explaining financial performance, and collaborating with operational leaders to improve visibility into manufacturing results. NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred. Responsibilities: • Analyze material, labor, and overhead activity within the standard costing framework and investigate cost variances to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions. • Prepare recurring monthly financial reports, highlight notable performance patterns, and translate findings into meaningful insights for leadership. • Develop thorough month-end reviews of manufacturing variances and cost of goods sold to support accurate financial reporting. • Maintain and revise product cost data for new items as well as existing inventory to ensure costing reflects current production realities. • Assist with external audit activities by organizing required documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting standards. • Work closely with finance, operations, and leadership teams on special analyses, budgeting support, and broader business initiatives. • Use systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel tools to manage data, reporting, and cost analysis processes.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
onsite
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.
2026-07-27T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Santa Barbara, California. This position focuses on maintaining accurate records, processing transactions efficiently, and helping ensure smooth billing and cash flow activities across the accounting function. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in payables, receivables, reconciliations, and financial systems, with the ability to manage details in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, review payment details for accuracy, and help ensure timely completion of accounts payable activities. • Manage customer invoicing, track incoming payments, and support accounts receivable follow-up to maintain healthy collection cycles. • Perform regular account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve outstanding items, and keep financial records current. • Support billing operations by preparing, reviewing, and issuing accurate charges in alignment with company procedures. • Maintain organized accounting documentation and update financial data within NetSuite and related systems. • Assist with general accounting tasks such as transaction review, record maintenance, and preparation of supporting schedules for reporting. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to answer payment, invoice, and account questions while providing reliable administrative support to the accounting team.
2026-07-30T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Santa Ynez, CA
onsite
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