Results for Finance Assistant Jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

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Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary to Hire
22.5 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a team in California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations with a strong focus on cash application, resident account maintenance, and administrative coordination. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling detailed financial records, communicating with clients and banking partners, and keeping documentation organized in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Apply incoming payments accurately, investigate unapplied funds, and ensure deposits are recorded in the appropriate accounts. • Prepare and complete bank deposits while serving as the main point of contact for deposit-related banking questions, equipment concerns, and software issues. • Resolve returned payments, reconcile cash collections such as laundry revenue, and keep account balances current and accurate. • Review resident ledgers, explain account activity to clients with complex billing arrangements, and support timely account corrections. • Complete monthly billing updates, post charge adjustments, and conduct collection outreach when follow-up is needed. • Manage document scanning, electronic and physical filing, and records cleanup in accordance with established retention guidelines. • Coordinate lease setup for new residents and process occupancy changes with accuracy and attention to detail. • Support the property management team with assigned projects and maintain insurance tracking records in spreadsheets and property management systems. • Communicate with insurance carriers to confirm active coverage and verify compliance with management agreement requirements.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

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

Accounting/Donations Assistant

Oxnard, CA
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Temporary / Contract
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support donation processing and financial recordkeeping for a mission-driven organization in Oxnard, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing sensitive financial and donor information with discretion. The person in this role will help ensure donation activity is documented accurately, records remain current, and administrative support is provided across daily accounting-related tasks. Responsibilities:• Receive and organize incoming mail, then route and process donation checks and related donor correspondence accurately.• Record contribution activity in Excel and keep supporting spreadsheets updated with complete and accurate details.• Enter donation information into the organization’s donor database while maintaining consistency across records.• Review donation entries in multiple systems and reconcile data to confirm amounts, dates, and donor details align properly.• Investigate mismatched or incomplete information and take appropriate steps to correct record discrepancies.• Protect confidential donor and financial information by following careful handling and documentation practices.• Assist with general clerical, data entry, and accounting support tasks to help maintain efficient daily operations.• Support related financial processes such as basic reconciliations and record coding as needed.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

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

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 in California. This role is well suited for an experienced accounting specialist who can manage complex cost accounting activities in a manufacturing environment while supporting accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. The position plays a key part in inventory accounting, margin analysis, and period-end close, while also helping strengthen processes and guide entry-level team members. Responsibilities: • Manage monthly and quarterly accounting activities tied to inventory, cost of sales, and revenue-related transactions, ensuring timely and accurate close execution. • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain reliable financial records and strengthen reporting accuracy. • Review standard costs, analyze manufacturing variances, and investigate cost trends to identify issues and improve financial visibility. • Produce gross margin reporting and interpret performance results for leadership, offering clear insights into operational and financial outcomes. • Oversee inventory accounting controls, participate in physical inventory reviews, and support audit readiness through organized documentation and analysis. • Provide day-to-day guidance to cost accounting and estimating staff, helping develop technical knowledge and consistency in work quality. • Partner with cross-functional teams to uphold compliance with internal policies, revenue recognition guidance, and applicable government contracting requirements. • Recommend and implement improvements to cost accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting workflows to increase efficiency and accuracy.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

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

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.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

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