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10 results for Staff Accountant in Santa Barbara, CA

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 support manufacturing finance operations in Ventura, California. This position will focus on maintaining accurate product costing, reviewing cost performance, and delivering reporting that helps leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard cost accounting, manufacturing analysis, and financial systems used to manage inventory and production costs. Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain standard costs by reviewing material, labor, and overhead activity and investigating significant variances. • Prepare recurring monthly financial reporting that highlights performance patterns, explains cost movements, and offers practical recommendations. • Analyze manufacturing variances and cost of goods sold each month to improve cost visibility and support operational decision-making. • Review and update product cost structures for new items as well as existing inventory to ensure accurate valuation. • Assist with external audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting compliance requirements. • Work closely with operational and finance leaders on special analyses, planning efforts, and other business initiatives. • Use systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel tools to manage data and produce insights.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in California. This role is responsible for driving accurate product costing, supporting financial close activities tied to inventory and cost of sales, and helping maintain strong compliance across accounting operations. The position also offers the opportunity to guide entry-level team members, strengthen reporting quality, and identify practical improvements that enhance efficiency in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Manage monthly and quarterly accounting activities related to inventory valuation, cost of sales, and associated financial reporting. • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate close results. • Analyze gross margin performance, investigate cost fluctuations, and provide insights that support informed business decisions. • Oversee inventory-related accounting processes, including cycle count support, audit preparation, and resolution of discrepancies. • Maintain and improve standard costing practices and cost accounting procedures within a manufacturing setting. • Support compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and government contracting requirements. • Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate operational results, explain cost variances, and improve financial accuracy. • Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to cost accounting and estimating staff to strengthen team capability and consistency. • Assist with internal and external audit requests by organizing documentation and responding to financial inquiries. • Recommend and help implement process enhancements that improve reporting efficiency, data integrity, and overall accounting performance.
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Camarillo, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 130000 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.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Buellton, CA
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Santa Ynez, California. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. If you are skilled in handling invoicing, inventory reconciliation, and general ledger functions, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities:• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure accurate and timely transactions.• Prepare and review journal entries and maintain the general ledger for financial accuracy.• Conduct bank reconciliations to verify account balances and transactions.• Process payroll for a workforce of under 50 employees, ensuring compliance with regulations.• Oversee high-volume invoicing and verify accuracy in billing procedures.• Perform inventory reconciliations to monitor and maintain accurate stock records.• Utilize Microsoft Business Central and QuickBooks Online for accounting operations.• Generate financial reports and analyze data to assist in decision-making.• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.• Collaborate with team members to streamline and improve financial processes.
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a construction-focused organization in Santa Barbara, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports day-to-day financial operations and helps maintain accurate records across payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and closing activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple accounting priorities, and using financial systems and spreadsheets to keep reporting current and organized. Responsibilities: • Manage daily bookkeeping activities, including recording financial transactions and maintaining organized accounting records. • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure timely payments, billing, and cash flow tracking. • Support payroll administration or coordinate with an outside payroll provider to help ensure accurate employee compensation processing. • Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain reliable financial data. • Prepare and update budgets and assist with ongoing financial reporting for business operations. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close procedures by compiling records, reviewing balances, and helping finalize reports. • Maintain subcontractor documentation such as insurance certificates, W-9 forms, and other compliance-related records. • Use accounting software and Excel to track financial activity and support reporting needs for construction projects and company operations.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

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

Tax Staff - Public

Santa Barbara, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a tax specialist to join a public accounting team in Santa Barbara, California. This position focuses on preparing a variety of tax returns, supporting accounting activities, and helping maintain accurate financial records for a diverse client base. The role offers the opportunity to work with businesses and high-net-worth individuals in a collaborative environment that values precision, client service, and continued career development. Responsibilities: • Prepare federal and related tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness. • Examine client financial records and supporting documentation to identify missing information, resolve discrepancies, and support complete filings. • Assist with accounting activities, including posting and refining journal entries as part of the month-end and year-end process. • Use accounting and tax software such as QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Sage, and CCH products to manage financial data and return preparation. • Organize and maintain detailed workpapers that support tax positions and facilitate internal review procedures. • Communicate with clients as needed to gather documents, clarify financial details, and follow up on outstanding items. • Monitor tax work for compliance with current regulations and firm standards across multiple return types.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

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