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10 results for Forensic Accountant in Santa Barbara, CA

Accountant

Goleta, CA
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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.
2026-06-13T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support a broad range of day-to-day accounting activities for a property-focused organization in Santa Barbara, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage financial transactions accurately, investigate variances, and keep payables, deposits, and reconciliations moving efficiently. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate with operational teams while maintaining organized financial records. Responsibilities: • Generate daily cash documentation and examine banking activity to confirm incoming funds, resolve mismatches, and gather supporting processor reporting. • Coordinate communication with properties regarding account-related exceptions and respond to routine property accounting questions with timely follow-up. • Process payment reversals such as credit card refunds and voids while ensuring accurate records are maintained. • Audit accounts payable batches against source invoices, route completed batches for operational approval, and post approved transactions for payment processing. • Prepare check runs, distribute issued payments, and record recurring utility-related journal entries and other scheduled postings. • Review financial tracking reports, utility schedules, petty cash activity, and month-end pre-close materials to identify irregularities and support accurate close procedures. • Manage tax, insurance impound, and sales tax payment activities, including preparing bank deposits and completing monthly bank reconciliations. • Set up and approve vendor records in Yardi after required documentation is received, maintain year-end vendor totals for reporting, and assist with urgent check requests and other assigned accounting projects.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Barbara, CA
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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

Camarillo, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing team in Camarillo, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely close activities, and delivering meaningful analysis that helps leaders make informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and works effectively with partners across the business. Responsibilities: • Manage journal entry preparation and review, along with detailed reconciliations and supporting documentation to maintain reliable financial records. • Drive key portions of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to ensure reporting deadlines are met accurately and on time. • Monitor general ledger activity and resolve discrepancies to preserve the accuracy and completeness of accounting data. • Evaluate financial results, research fluctuations, and present concise explanations of variances to leadership. • Contribute to the creation of financial statements and internal management reporting packages. • Coordinate audit support by assembling schedules, organizing requested materials, and addressing questions from internal and external auditors. • Uphold adherence to established controls, accounting standards, and applicable compliance requirements. • Partner with departments such as Operations and Payroll while also contributing to process enhancements, automation efforts, and other assigned accounting initiatives.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

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

Accounting Clerk

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting & Payroll specialist to support payroll and day-to-day accounting operations for a hospitality-focused environment in Santa Barbara, California. This is a Contract-to-permanent position suited for someone who can manage detailed financial tasks across multiple entities while maintaining accuracy and meeting recurring deadlines. The ideal candidate will contribute to payroll processing, account reconciliation, and general ledger support using a range of accounting and payroll systems. Responsibilities: • Process weekly payroll for approximately 400 employees across 11 business entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion. • Review and verify employee timesheets, resolve discrepancies, and maintain reliable payroll records. • Prepare and post journal entries to support routine accounting activity and period-end close needs. • Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances to keep financial records aligned and current. • Handle invoice-related data entry and assist with maintaining organized, accurate transaction documentation. • Use platforms such as Paylocity, Payday Portal, Sage, and QuickBooks to complete payroll and accounting tasks efficiently. • Support accounting operations for hotel and restaurant businesses by coordinating financial information across multiple entities.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Santa Barbara, California. This role is well suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling both payables and receivables in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will help maintain accurate financial records, process transactions efficiently, and contribute to smooth accounting workflows using Workday and Excel. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare items for approval before payment is issued.• Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date.• Enter and code invoices correctly within the accounting system while maintaining organized documentation for audit readiness.• Review employee expense submissions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance before reimbursement processing.• Use Excel to record reconciliations, financial activity, update reports, and assist with routine accounting analysis.• Support month-end accounting tasks by identifying discrepancies, researching variances, and helping resolve issues promptly.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

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 practice in Santa Ynez, California. This role is suited to someone who is detail oriented and can balance technical tax expertise with thoughtful client service, while helping ensure accurate filings and sound planning across multiple entity types. The position offers the opportunity to guide staff, address complex tax matters, and contribute to a high-performing public accounting environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation and final review of tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, ensuring complete and accurate submissions. • Design practical tax strategies that support compliance goals while improving overall tax efficiency for clients and the organization. • Monitor legislative and regulatory updates, evaluate their implications, and develop clear guidance on complex tax issues through research and written analysis. • Lead responses to tax examinations and inquiries by coordinating with auditors, agencies, and internal stakeholders to keep matters moving efficiently. • Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and development support to entry-level tax team members and operational staff. • Maintain organized tax records and produce reporting materials that inform leadership on key tax positions, risks, and deadlines. • Manage work involving individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary, exempt, and sales tax matters across a varied client base.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Santa Ynez, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can guide reporting, planning, and performance analysis across a diverse investment and operating portfolio in California. This role combines hands-on financial oversight with strategic partnership, helping leadership evaluate results, manage liquidity, and support informed decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience building actionable reporting, and the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights. Responsibilities: • Manage cash positioning activities by reviewing liquidity, anticipating financing needs, and identifying funds available for investment decisions. • Analyze the financial and operating results of portfolio businesses to highlight performance patterns, identify potential risks, and uncover areas for improvement. • Collaborate with leadership on annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning to support business objectives and capital priorities. • Track key performance indicators and operational milestones with management teams to measure progress against strategic value-creation goals. • Create consistent reports, dashboards, and presentation materials that provide meaningful updates to internal leaders, investors, and committee stakeholders. • Perform benchmarking, sensitivity analysis, and scenario modeling to evaluate business outlook, strategic options, and potential acquisition opportunities. • Review investment activity and prepare recurring performance summaries for investment funds, including quarterly reporting packages. • Oversee treasury-related activity by monitoring bank accounts and validating transactions involving marketable securities, real estate holdings, and externally managed funds. • Assess contracts and agreements to identify financial implications, key terms, and areas of potential exposure. • Support high-priority initiatives such as acquisition analysis, working capital improvement efforts, real estate finance reporting, and other special projects as assigned.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Ventura, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial operations supporting affordable housing development and nonprofit corporate activities in California. This role blends hands-on accounting management with staff supervision, helping ensure reliable reporting, sound internal controls, and adherence to lender, grant, and regulatory requirements. The position works closely with organizational leadership to support development projects, construction-related accounting, and core corporate finance functions. Responsibilities: • Lead day-to-day accounting activities for affordable housing development projects and nonprofit corporate operations, ensuring records remain accurate and current. • Supervise accounting team members, offering direction, coaching, and review of work to support quality performance and growth. • Manage project-based financial tracking, including job costs, budgets, and the use of multiple funding sources across active developments. • Oversee construction-related accounting processes such as vendor payments, customer receipts, bank draw activity, and preparation of draw submissions. • Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, including reconciliations, journal posting, and preparation of timely financial reports. • Maintain the general ledger structure and financial reporting framework, including chart of accounts oversight and production of financial statements. • Analyze financial results through budget comparisons and variance reviews for both development and corporate entities, identifying trends and issues requiring attention. • Monitor compliance with internal policies as well as lender, grant, and funding requirements, including recordkeeping for restricted funds, loans, and awards. • Support annual audits, tax-related reporting, Form 1099 preparation, and other compliance reviews while helping strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls. • Provide backup coverage for other accounting leadership responsibilities and assist with cash management, payroll support, treasury tasks, system administration, and special projects as needed.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z