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9 results for Senior Accountant in Santa Barbara, CA

Sr. Accountant

Santa Paula, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and help maintain strong accounting operations in Oxnard, California. This role contributes to core accounting activities, including ledger maintenance, reconciliations, fixed asset oversight, and reporting that informs business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of month-end processes, works carefully with financial data, and collaborates effectively across teams to keep deadlines and compliance requirements on track. Responsibilities:• Record and review journal entries with complete support to ensure financial transactions are captured correctly.• Manage general ledger activity, investigate variances, and resolve account issues in a timely manner.• Complete recurring reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other critical financial records.• Administer fixed asset accounting by tracking additions, maintaining schedules, and calculating depreciation.• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by preparing analyses, comparing actuals to plan, and highlighting trends.• Monitor cash activity through banking transactions and reconciliations to support visibility into cash position.• Coordinate property tax reporting activities, including tracking deadlines, preparing supporting information, and confirming payments.• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures to help ensure reporting is completed accurately and on schedule.• Prepare financial reports and interpret results to support management review and operational decision-making.• Partner with operational and leadership teams while following established accounting policies and internal control requirements.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Oxnard, CA
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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

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

Accounting Specialist

Oxnard, CA
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Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a non-profit organization in Oxnard, California, in a contract role with permanent potential. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations with a strong focus on payables, cash activity, and accurate financial recordkeeping. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in transaction processing, vendor communication, and month-end support while working effectively in a detail-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Manage the full daily accounts payable workflow, including coding, scanning, routing, and maintaining invoice records for timely processing. • Coordinate invoice approvals through the designated payment platform so weekly check runs are completed accurately and on schedule. • Prepare manual check payments when needed and respond to vendor questions to resolve billing or payment concerns promptly. • Record daily sales activity and post journal entries related to miscellaneous deposits and other cash transactions. • Monitor utility charges and other expenses to support monthly accruals and assist with the month-end close process. • Review vendor statements to identify missing invoices or discrepancies and follow up to ensure complete and accurate payables records. • File paid invoices and maintain organized financial documentation to support audit readiness and internal record retention. • Handle mail pickup and delivery tasks, including supporting secure processing of checks in coordination with the donor development team. • Assist with gathering financial documents and requested information for annual audits and other accounting reviews.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary to Hire
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support a busy corporate accounting environment in Santa Barbara, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working across a broad range of financial activities, from transaction processing to record accuracy and reporting support. The person in this role will partner closely with the accounting team to help maintain organized financial operations and contribute to timely, accurate results. Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day administrative and accounting support to help keep financial operations running smoothly. • Update, review, and reconcile financial information across multiple recordkeeping systems and databases. • Perform frequent reconciliations for numerous bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy. • Support quarterly and annual close activities by preparing documentation and assisting with required financial reporting. • Process semi-monthly payroll for multiple entities through a payroll platform, confirm report accuracy, and maintain complete payroll records. • Prepare workers’ compensation documentation and review policy details to verify correct reporting and coverage information. • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including transaction tracking and follow-up as needed. • Contribute to additional accounting assignments and special projects based on team priorities.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

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

Accounts Payable Specialist

Goleta, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing team in Goleta, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing both payables and related bookkeeping activities in a fast-paced environment. The position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions efficiently, and supporting overall accounting accuracy. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and ensure payments are issued accurately and on schedule. • Maintain financial records through routine bookkeeping tasks, keeping accounting data complete, current, and properly organized. • Record and track accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to support balanced and accurate ledgers. • Perform bank reconciliations regularly, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. • Use QuickBooks to enter transactions, update account details, and generate records needed for day-to-day accounting activities. • Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to address payment questions, clarify billing issues, and support smooth transaction processing. • Assist with month-end close activities by preparing account information and confirming the accuracy of supporting documentation.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day invoice and payment activities for a contract assignment in Santa Barbara, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone with hands-on accounts payable experience who can manage invoice entry, payment processing, and vendor communication with accuracy and efficiency. The role also contributes to month-end and year-end accounting support while maintaining organized records and compliance with company policies. Responsibilities: • Respond to vendor payment and invoice questions directly or route issues to the appropriate internal team for resolution. • Review, scan, and enter invoices into the accounting system while keeping documentation complete and accurate. • Process payments by preparing check requests, verifying approvals, entering required data, and generating checks. • Match invoices to supporting purchasing and receiving records to confirm accuracy and follow up on discrepancies with relevant departments. • Produce accounts payable reports and maintain well-organized files for payment records and supporting documents. • Support monthly closing activities by updating and tracking accounts payable logs in a timely manner. • Assist with year-end audit preparation by gathering records and providing accounts payable documentation as needed. • Follow company safety practices as well as applicable federal and state regulations while performing daily responsibilities. • Carry out additional administrative or accounting-related duties as assigned to support the department.
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z