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9 results for Senior Cost Accountant in Santa Barbara, CA

Sr. Accountant

Camarillo, CA
onsite
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.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
onsite
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

Staff Accountant

Santa Barbara, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team on a contract basis for a short-term assignment expected to last 1-2 months, starting as soon as possible. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who is comfortable working onsite, thrives in Excel-heavy environments, and can quickly step in to support day-to-day financial operations and audit-related tasks. The position offers a Monday through Friday schedule with some flexibility. Responsibilities: • Reconcile bank accounts and company credit card activity to ensure transactions are accurate and properly recorded. • Maintain budget tracking through manual spreadsheets, including monitoring purchase order spending against planned amounts. • Review accounts payable invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal documentation standards. • Prepare supporting schedules and worksheets needed for audit requests and financial review activities. • Use Excel tools such as sorting, filtering, pivot tables, and lookup functions to organize data and identify transaction trends. • Generate reports and analyze financial information to provide clear, actionable data for accounting needs. • Record and review accounting activity with a solid understanding of debit and credit principles. • Access accounting data within internal software systems while relying heavily on Excel for daily processing and analysis. • Provide additional accounting support during peak audit periods as needed.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Barbara, CA
onsite
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. Financial Analyst

Santa Barbara, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
50 - 60 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a Senior Financial Analyst to support retail channel finance through pricing analysis, revenue insights, and cross-functional business partnership in Santa Barbara, California. This is a 3-month remote contract opportunity focused on translating financial data into clear recommendations that improve profitability and decision-making. The role will rely heavily on Anaplan for reporting, forecasting, and modeling while working closely with finance and operational stakeholders to evaluate performance across key channels. Responsibilities:• Evaluate pricing updates and financial adjustments to confirm they are consistent with approved business assumptions and internal guidance.• Conduct period-over-period performance reviews, identify key variances, and explain the drivers behind changes in revenue and profitability.• Review claims activity, support approval workflows, and coordinate pricing submissions to help ensure accurate execution with channel partners at the purchase order stage.• Collaborate with business leaders to develop financial models that inform planning, scenario analysis, and operational decisions.• Produce reporting and analytical outputs in Anaplan, using the platform as the primary tool for ongoing financial review and insight generation.• Assess product and bundle profitability to highlight margin opportunities and support strategic pricing decisions.• Contribute to the development of the Americas profit and loss view, including review timing and the impact of downstream channel performance.• Analyze gross-to-net revenue elements such as promotional activity, dealer margin structures, invoice pricing, and general ledger mapping to improve financial visibility.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Goleta, CA
onsite
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.
2026-06-17T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Ventura, CA
onsite
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

Accounts Payable Specialist

Goleta, CA
onsite
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.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
onsite
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.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z