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10 results for Cost Accountant in Santa Barbara, CA

Cost Accountant

Ventura, California
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused organization in Ventura, California. This role will oversee product costing, analyze production-related financial performance, and provide clear insights that support operational and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard cost accounting, month-end reporting, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain accurate standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead, and investigate cost variances to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. • Prepare recurring monthly financial reporting packages that highlight performance patterns, key cost drivers, and practical recommendations for management review. • Analyze manufacturing variances and cost of goods sold on a monthly basis, translating data into meaningful findings for finance and operations leaders. • Review and update product costing for new items as well as existing inventory to ensure costing assumptions remain current and reliable. • Assist with external audit activities by organizing supporting documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting standards. • Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver ad hoc analysis that supports planning, decision-making, and strategic business initiatives. • Utilize financial and ERP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Navision, to manage cost data and improve reporting accuracy. • Leverage advanced Excel capabilities to perform detailed financial modeling, reconciliations, and cost analysis in a manufacturing setting.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, California
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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

Staff Accountant

Santa Paula, California
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing agriculture-focused organization. This position supports high-volume payables operations and requires someone who can work accurately, communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, and contribute to efficient financial processes. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sound judgment, and the ability to stay organized while managing competing priorities. Responsibilities:• Oversee the accounts payable cycle from invoice intake through final payment, ensuring transactions are processed correctly and on schedule.• Review invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation, investigate mismatches, and coordinate resolutions with internal teams and vendors.• Handle a large volume of vendor invoices with close attention to coding accuracy, approval routing, and payment deadlines.• Maintain up-to-date vendor files and serve as a point of contact for supplier inquiries in both English and Spanish.• Prepare recurring payment batches, including checks and electronic disbursements, while confirming proper authorization and supporting documentation.• Reconcile accounts payable records to the general ledger and assist with month-end accounting activities as needed.• Track outstanding payables, review aging activity, and help ensure financial obligations are settled within agreed terms.• Support year-end reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation, and provide documentation for audit and compliance needs.• Work closely with purchasing, operations, and accounting personnel to improve coordination and strengthen payables processes.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Construction Accountant

Oxnard, California
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Temporary to Hire
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Construction Accountant to support project-based financial operations in Oxnard, California. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who can partner with project and site leadership to keep cost records, billing details, and supporting documentation accurate and current. The person in this role will help maintain strong financial controls across active jobs while ensuring accounting information is organized, complete, and easy to access. Success in this position requires solid accounting knowledge, strong follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a construction environment. Responsibilities: • Partner with project managers and site leaders to collect and verify financial details tied to active construction jobs. • Review, organize, and retain backup documentation for job costs, billings, and related accounting activity. • Prepare and support customer invoicing, progress billing, and other project accounting tasks with accuracy and timeliness. • Monitor project records to confirm cost and billing information is complete, properly documented, and readily retrievable. • Communicate with internal project teams to obtain missing details and resolve incomplete accounting submissions. • Maintain well-structured digital and hard-copy files for project financial records and supporting documents. • Assist with journal entries, general ledger updates, and other accounting activities connected to project performance. • Provide additional administrative and accounting support to the finance team as project demands evolve.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Goleta, California
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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.
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Buellton, California
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Santa Ynez, California. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. If you are skilled in handling invoicing, inventory reconciliation, and general ledger functions, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities:• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure accurate and timely transactions.• Prepare and review journal entries and maintain the general ledger for financial accuracy.• Conduct bank reconciliations to verify account balances and transactions.• Process payroll for a workforce of under 50 employees, ensuring compliance with regulations.• Oversee high-volume invoicing and verify accuracy in billing procedures.• Perform inventory reconciliations to monitor and maintain accurate stock records.• Utilize Microsoft Business Central and QuickBooks Online for accounting operations.• Generate financial reports and analyze data to assist in decision-making.• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.• Collaborate with team members to streamline and improve financial processes.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Santa Barbara, California
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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.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Ojai, California
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Ojai, California in a contract position with the potential to become permanent. This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable balancing accounting duties with order coordination and administrative support in a busy environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, a dependable work style, and the flexibility to learn new systems quickly while maintaining accurate financial and operational records. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage purchase orders and ensure accuracy throughout the order process</li><li>Support accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, payment tracking, and check deposits</li><li>Coordinate order management activities and maintain accurate customer and vendor records</li><li>Provide administrative support, including filing, documentation, and general office coordination</li><li>Assist with onboarding, employee records, and other light HR responsibilities</li><li>Utilize business systems and technology to support day to day operations</li><li>Collaborate across departments to ensure projects, orders, and administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time</li></ul>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Santa Ynez, California
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to lead a broad range of tax activities for a public accounting environment in California. This position plays a key role in maintaining compliance, improving tax efficiency, and advising teams and clients on complex tax matters. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide staff while managing multiple priorities in a highly organized setting. Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation and final review of federal, state, and local tax filings, ensuring timely submission and adherence to current regulations. • Create practical tax planning approaches that help reduce exposure and support efficient outcomes for clients and the organization. • Monitor legislative and regulatory updates, evaluate their effect on tax positions, and develop clear guidance on complex issues. • Research technical tax questions and produce well-supported documentation, including written analyses and internal reference materials. • Lead tax audit activities by coordinating responses, organizing requested records, and serving as a point of contact with outside auditors or agencies. • Supervise and develop entry-level tax professionals and operations staff through coaching, review feedback, and day-to-day support. • Maintain thorough tax records and prepare organized reports for leadership to support decision-making and compliance oversight. • Manage work across individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary, exempt, and sales tax engagements while balancing deadlines and quality standards.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable

Santa Barbara, California
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Temporary / Contract
21 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a personable, detail-oriented Accounts Receivable team member to join a busy utility billing team in California. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with the public, manages financial transactions accurately, and stays composed when helping customers with billing questions. The role is fully onsite and focuses on in-person payment support, account research, and day-to-day cashiering responsibilities in a high-volume environment. Responsibilities: • Receive and process utility bill payments made in person, including cash, checks, and credit card transactions. • Provide courteous front-counter support to customers, answering billing questions and assisting individuals who may be frustrated or confused about their accounts. • Balance cashiering duties with accounts receivable tasks to support daily payment operations efficiently and accurately. • Research customer accounts within billing and accounting systems to verify balances, review payment activity, and resolve routine issues. • Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and ensure all payments are posted correctly. • Support the team during peak workload periods, including increased activity related to renewals and other seasonal billing demands. • Use computer-based tools and internal software platforms to access account information, process transactions, and update records as needed.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z