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4 results for Cost Accountant in Santa Barbara, CA

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in California. This position is responsible for strengthening cost accounting practices, supporting accurate financial reporting, and providing insight into inventory, cost of sales, and margin performance. The role also offers the opportunity to guide entry-level team members, improve accounting processes, and partner with operations in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities:• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities tied to inventory, cost of sales, and revenue-related transactions, ensuring timely and accurate close results.• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain reliable financial records and compliance with internal policies and applicable standards.• Review gross margin performance and develop analyses that highlight cost trends, variances, and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy.• Lead inventory-related accounting tasks, including audit support, cycle count review, and evaluation of inventory balances within a manufacturing setting.• Supervise and mentor a small team of cost accounting and estimating professionals, helping build capability in government-focused cost accounting practices.• Perform detailed variance analysis on production and standard costs to identify root causes and support corrective actions with cross-functional partners.• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting compliance-focused reviews.• Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support a high-performing finance organization.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Barbara, CA
onsite
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

Sr. Accountant

Oxnard, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team in Oxnard, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting period-end reporting, and helping manage daily cash activity. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively across departments in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end and period-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and helping ensure timely financial close processes. • Review and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank activity, and other financial records to maintain accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Support internal and external audit efforts by organizing documentation and helping ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies. • Analyze financial information using Excel and company tools to produce reports, identify trends, and support informed business decisions. • Track daily cash positions and monitor liquidity to help maintain effective cash management across the organization. • Develop and update cash flow projections and related reporting to support planning, forecasting, and operational needs. • Process financial transactions, including wire activity and other treasury-related movements, with accuracy and attention to deadlines. • Maintain complete and current financial documentation while partnering with internal teams and banking contacts to improve cash management workflows. • Provide backup support to the Finance Manager and assist with additional accounting and finance duties as needed.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Santa Ynez, CA
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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 engagements in California. This position is suited for someone who is detail oriented and can balance technical accuracy with practical guidance while supporting clients and internal teams across complex tax matters. The role offers the opportunity to shape tax planning efforts, oversee compliance activities, and contribute to the continued development of the tax practice. Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation and final review of federal, state, and local tax filings to ensure complete, timely, and accurate submission. • Design and recommend tax strategies that improve overall efficiency and help reduce exposure across a variety of client situations. • Monitor updates to tax legislation, evaluate how new rules affect client entities, and document findings through clear technical analysis. • Lead responses to tax examinations and agency inquiries by coordinating information, managing timelines, and working with outside parties as needed. • Guide and develop entry level tax specialists and operational staff through coaching, workflow support, and ongoing knowledge sharing. • Maintain organized tax records and produce reporting materials that help leadership track issues, risks, and planning opportunities. • Manage tax engagements involving individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary, exempt, and sales tax matters across diverse client needs.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z