Property Accountant Jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

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Staff Accountant

Malibu, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Malibu, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy across multiple entities and property-related accounts. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across payables, reconciliations, and general ledger activities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process a large volume of accounts payable transactions with careful attention to accuracy, approvals, and deadlines. • Review and maintain vendor documentation, including W-9 records and 1099 reporting requirements, to support year-end compliance. • Assign invoices to the correct general ledger accounts, entities, and properties to ensure proper financial tracking. • Prepare and complete bank, credit card, and cash reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly. • Assist with wire activity and related accounting entries while maintaining organized supporting documentation. • Record journal entries and support ongoing general ledger maintenance to keep financial records current and accurate. • Analyze accounting data in spreadsheets, using tools such as pivot tables to manage larger data sets and identify exceptions. • Support tax-related accounting activities, including coordination for corporate tax and sales tax reporting as needed.
2026-11-06T01:38:50Z

Staff Accountant

Simi Valley, CA
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Temporary to Hire
35.15 - 40.70 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join an engineering organization in Simi Valley, California. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist with at least three years of experience who can manage core financial activities, support accurate reporting, and contribute to a well-controlled accounting environment. The role offers the chance to partner across departments, strengthen day-to-day accounting operations, and help maintain compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities: • Maintain financial records and produce routine reports that support accurate and timely accounting operations • Reconcile bank activity and balance sheet accounts, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies within the general ledger • Contribute to monthly and annual closing activities by preparing supporting schedules, reviewing account activity, and posting necessary adjustments • Process payables and receivables transactions while helping ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation • Record journal entries and complete account reconciliations to support the integrity of financial statements • Assist with budgeting and forecasting by compiling financial information and providing analysis for planning purposes • Support audit preparation by organizing requested documentation, assembling reports, and responding to accounting-related inquiries • Prepare sales tax filings and other required regulatory submissions in accordance with reporting deadlines • Partner with internal teams on finance-related matters, including payroll-related entries, expense reporting, and process improvement initiatives
2026-10-26T23:13:45Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Paula, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000.00 - 68000.00 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.
2026-10-20T15:03:51Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary to Hire
22.50 - 24.00 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.
2026-10-21T15:58:44Z

Cost Accountant

Ventura, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 110000.00 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.
2026-10-15T16:28:47Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Oxnard, California. This role is responsible for delivering accurate product cost insights, strengthening cost controls, and supporting informed business decisions through thorough financial analysis. The ideal candidate will work closely with operations, purchasing, inventory, and production teams to evaluate cost drivers, investigate variances, and improve the accuracy of cost data across the business. Responsibilities: • Evaluate material, labor, and production-related expenses to measure operating performance and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency. • Monitor the financial impact of design updates, supplier pricing shifts, process changes, and service modifications on overall manufacturing costs. • Create, refine, and maintain documented costing procedures to support consistent and reliable accounting practices. • Prepare recurring analyses that compare standard costs with actual results, highlighting key variances and trends for management review. • Maintain cost records and reporting used to support spending control, budgeting, and operational planning. • Review production cost data, investigate irregular entries, and confirm that inventory and manufacturing transactions are properly reflected in financial records. • Generate cost estimates for new or revised products and provide profitability analysis to support planning and decision-making. • Oversee month-end reporting and follow-up for inventory adjustments, purchase price variance, standard cost updates, aging production orders, and other manufacturing-related general ledger activity. • Partner with production, engineering, planning, purchasing, and inventory teams to resolve structural costing issues, improve master data accuracy, and support monthly cost accounting close activities, audits, and variance reviews.
2026-11-02T22:08:46Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Ventura, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Ventura, California. This role oversees day-to-day financial activities, supports accurate reporting, and helps maintain a disciplined control environment across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, broad accounting knowledge, and the ability to guide budgeting, forecasting, and compliance efforts in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounting activities including cost analysis, fixed assets, and general ledger functions to ensure reliable and timely financial records.• Oversee the monthly close cycle, review journal entries and reconciliations, and help deliver accurate financial statements within established deadlines.• Manage and support accounting staff, providing direction, quality review, and coaching to promote accuracy and accountability.• Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts and annual budgets, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improved financial performance.• Review weekly disbursements and cash reconciliations to strengthen cash management practices and maintain appropriate financial controls.• Monitor sales and use tax activity and coordinate filings to support compliance with applicable regulations.• Partner with operational and finance leaders to develop, track, and refine key performance indicators that support business goals.• Maintain adherence to internal accounting policies, control standards, and government contract requirements where applicable.
2026-10-16T14:58:44Z

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Santa Barbara, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 90000.00 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.
2026-10-15T16:33:50Z

AVP of Operations

Santa Barbara, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a highly organized operations leader to provide hands-on support to a founder-led nonprofit in Santa Barbara, California. This role blends executive coordination, financial administration, and day-to-day operational oversight to help keep priorities on track and relationships well managed. The ideal candidate brings discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to stay composed while balancing shifting needs in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily administrative and operational activities that support the executive office and ensure priorities are executed efficiently. • Manage calendars, meeting logistics, and ongoing communication on behalf of senior leadership while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. • Record expenses, reconcile transactions, and prepare basic financial summaries using QuickBooks in coordination with external accounting support. • Monitor invoices, contractor payments, and related documentation to help maintain accurate financial records and compliance readiness. • Organize digital files and shared documents within Google Drive so information remains accessible, current, and easy to track. • Coordinate contractor engagement, scheduling, and onboarding tasks to support smooth execution of organizational needs. • Assist with donor-related coordination, relationship tracking, and follow-up activities to help maintain strong external engagement. • Support event and seasonal operations, including volunteer coordination and logistical preparation when additional coverage is needed.
2026-11-06T08:39:08Z

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