12 Results for Financial Reporting Accountant Jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

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Financial Analyst

Santa Barbara, CA
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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.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Fixed Asset Accountant

Santa Paula, CA
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Temporary to Hire
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Fixed Asset Accountant to join a well established organization in Santa Paula, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate fixed asset records, supporting month-end accounting activities, and ensuring financial schedules and reconciliations are complete and reliable. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound judgment in handling complex accounting tasks, and the ability to manage multiple reporting and compliance deadlines effectively. Responsibilities:• Oversee fixed asset records and monthly rollforward activity, ensuring balances are accurate and aligned with the general ledger across multiple entities.• Maintain construction-in-progress tracking and prepare supporting schedules for capital projects and asset-related activity.• Develop and update amortization and capitalized interest schedules to support accurate financial reporting.• Monitor capital spending by comparing budgeted amounts to actual results and highlighting notable variances.• Record and reconcile corporate credit card activity, bank accounts, and line of credit transactions in a timely manner.• Review general ledger activity, complete monthly account reconciliations, and prepare both recurring and ad hoc journal entries.• Produce departmental budget-to-actual reporting and assist with weekly disbursements while providing backup support for accounts payable functions.• Coordinate property tax payments, business license renewals, and other corporate compliance filings, while preparing audit and tax support schedules for year-end reporting.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations and contribute to accurate, timely financial reporting for our team in Santa Barbara, California. This role is ideal for someone with a solid grounding in accounting who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining organized records, and helping close out each month with precision. You will collaborate closely with accounting leadership and colleagues while building deeper experience across reporting, reconciliations, tax support, and audit preparation. Responsibilities: • Record and post month-end journal entries to keep the general ledger complete and accurate. • Support the monthly close by helping compile financial statements and related reporting materials. • Review financial results for fluctuations and trends, and investigate unusual balances or transactions. • Prepare reporting packages and organized backup documentation for internal stakeholders and leadership review. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, daily cash activity, and deposit records while resolving variances promptly. • Handle routine banking and cash management tasks through online banking platforms as part of daily operations. • Assist with tax, regulatory, and industry reporting requirements, including maintaining accurate supporting records. • Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records to ensure assets are tracked correctly. • Contribute audit schedules and respond to documentation requests during annual audit activities. • Help identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, controls, and overall process efficiency.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

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 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

Sr. Accountant

Newbury Park, CA
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Temporary / Contract
36.157 - 41.866 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join our finance team in Newbury Park, California on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist with strong NetSuite expertise who can support receivables, general accounting, and month-end activities in a fast-paced environment. The position will play an important part in improving financial workflows, analyzing account activity, and partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Manage invoicing, cash posting, and collection-related activities while identifying practical ways to improve accounts receivable workflows within NetSuite. • Create and refine NetSuite saved searches and reporting tools to support daily accounting operations and better visibility into financial data. • Review accounts receivable balances, investigate inconsistencies, and help resolve issues through timely reconciliations and follow-up. • Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash transactions to ensure records remain complete and accurate. • Contribute to month-end close by preparing account analyses, supporting schedules, and other necessary documentation. • Record journal entries and assist with general ledger activities to maintain reliable financial reporting. • Support specialized accounting processes, including trust-related activities, while recommending opportunities for better efficiency and control. • Use advanced Excel capabilities such as lookups and pivot tables to organize, interpret, and present financial information. • Maintain well-structured records for audit readiness and internal control compliance, and provide additional accounting support as business needs evolve.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a team in Santa Barbara, California in a Contract to Permanent position. This part-time role supports day-to-day accounting operations by handling financial records, assisting with payment activity, and helping maintain accurate account balances. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with both payables and receivables, has strong attention to detail, and can manage a steady flow of transactional work in a structured environment. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, assign accurate coding, and prepare payments in accordance with established timelines.• Maintain accounts receivable records by posting incoming payments, tracking outstanding balances, and supporting collection efforts.• Reconcile bank activity and investigate discrepancies to help ensure reliable financial reporting.• Enter accounting data into QuickBooks and other internal records with a high level of accuracy and consistency.• Coordinate payment-related tasks such as claim disbursements and wire transfers while following approval procedures.• Review account information regularly to identify errors, resolve mismatches, and keep ledgers current.• Assist with routine bookkeeping activities to support month-to-month accounting operations.• Communicate with internal teams, vendors, and customers regarding billing questions, payment status, and account updates.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

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

Tax Manager - Public

Santa Ynez, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished Tax Manager to lead a broad range of tax activities for our public accounting practice in Santa Ynez, California. This position is suited for a detail-oriented individual who can balance technical accuracy with practical planning, while advising clients and internal stakeholders on complex tax matters. The role offers the opportunity to guide tax operations, support staff development, and help strengthen the firm’s overall tax function in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation and final review of federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and other applicable entities to ensure timely and accurate submission. • Design and recommend tax planning approaches that reduce exposure, improve efficiency, and align with client or organizational financial objectives. • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, evaluate their implications, and translate technical changes into clear guidance for clients and team members. • Conduct in-depth analysis of complex tax questions and develop well-supported documentation, including technical summaries and research-based conclusions. • Lead tax examinations and inquiries by coordinating with auditors and government agencies, gathering required materials, and managing responses throughout the process. • Supervise entry-level tax team members and operations staff by assigning work, reviewing output, and coaching team members to build technical capability and confidence. • Maintain organized tax records and prepare reporting materials that provide leadership with visibility into compliance status, risks, and planning opportunities. • Collaborate with colleagues across accounting and client service functions to resolve tax issues efficiently and deliver a high standard of service.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Santa Barbara, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to oversee day-to-day financial operations for a law firm in Santa Barbara, California. This position will manage multi-entity bookkeeping, trust accounting, reconciliations, and payment processing while helping maintain accurate and compliant financial records. The ideal candidate brings strong QuickBooks Online expertise, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to work independently across a range of accounting priorities. Responsibilities: • Oversee complete bookkeeping activities across three separate entities within QuickBooks Online, ensuring records remain accurate, current, and properly organized. • Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements each month, researching discrepancies and resolving outstanding items in a timely manner. • Administer the firm’s attorney trust account, including monthly three-way balancing and ongoing adherence to California State Bar trust accounting standards. • Enter settlement-related deposits and coordinate the preparation of disbursements connected to client matters. • Track individual client trust balances and maintain supporting ledger activity with a high level of precision and compliance. • Process payments related to attorney compensation, client distributions, liens, and case-related expenses while preserving complete documentation. • Work closely with the external accountant to support tax preparation activities, year-end close requirements, and related financial reporting. • Prepare supporting records for annual 1099 reporting, maintain vendor files, and monitor recurring obligations such as rent, insurance, and operating expenses. • Support payroll updates and related administrative changes through Paychex when needed, while safeguarding sensitive financial information at all times.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

12 results for Financial Reporting Accountant in Santa Barbara, CA