We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Montecito, California on a Contract basis. This role will provide hands-on support during a busy month-end and year-end period, helping maintain accurate financial records and timely payment operations. The ideal candidate brings practical accounts payable experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices accurately in alignment with general ledger standards.<br>• Support accounts payable activities tied to month-end and year-end close deadlines.<br>• Prepare and process check runs to ensure vendors are paid on schedule.<br>• Reconcile invoice details and resolve discrepancies by working with internal stakeholders as needed.<br>• Maintain organized payment and invoice records to support audit readiness and reporting needs.<br>• Assist with additional accounting and administrative projects based on business priorities.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a contract assignment in Los Angeles, California. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage invoice activity, coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders, and help maintain accurate and timely payment operations. The position requires strong judgment, organization, and the ability to handle a high-volume workload while ensuring compliance with established financial procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable activity for both purchase order and non-purchase order invoices, confirming proper coding, tax treatment, and applicable withholding requirements.<br>• Examine invoice packages for completeness and perform two-way and three-way matching against purchasing and receiving records before submission for payment.<br>• Guide invoices through approval workflows and resolve exceptions such as pricing differences, quantity issues, missing receipts, and funding-related discrepancies.<br>• Execute routine payment runs using multiple disbursement methods, including checks, ACH, electronic payments, and domestic or international wire transfers, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Process employee travel and expense reimbursements on a regular schedule in accordance with company policy.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for suppliers and internal staff by answering payment inquiries and addressing invoice-related concerns efficiently.<br>• Investigate outstanding, rejected, or returned payments and take corrective action such as voiding, reissuing, or canceling transactions when needed.<br>• Reconcile vendor statements, review overdue items and payment notices, and research unresolved balances to bring accounts current.<br>• Support month-end close activities and contribute to additional accounts payable assignments or special projects as business needs require.
<p><strong>Payroll Manager (Remote after Training) | Hospitality Industry</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We're partnering with a well-established luxury hospitality organization to identify a <strong>Payroll Manager</strong> to oversee payroll operations for approximately <strong>400 employees across multiple locations</strong>.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with <strong>hospitality, restaurant, union, employee payroll experience</strong> who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while partnering closely with HR and Finance.</p><p><br></p><p>📍 <strong>Location:</strong> Initial onsite training in Santa Monica (flexible hybrid training available), then fully remote</p><p>💰 <strong>Compensation:</strong> $80,000-$90,000 base salary </p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 600 employees across multiple locations</li><li>Ensure accurate payroll calculations including wages, overtime, tips, commissions, deductions, and garnishments</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and system data</li><li>Manage payroll tax filings, quarterly reporting, W-2s, and year-end processing</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Partner with HR on new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, and employee status changes</li><li>Generate labor cost, overtime, and payroll analytics reports for leadership</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li></ul><p>What We're Looking For:</p><p>✅ Hospitality, restaurant, or hotel payroll experience</p><p>✅ Experience processing payroll for tipped and/or union employees</p><p>✅ UKG or ADP Workforce Now experience</p><p>✅ Strong communication skills and confident presence</p><p>✅ Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities</p><p>✅ Payroll, accounting, or finance background preferred</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits</p><ul><li>3 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays</li><li>401(k) with 3% company match</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>ClassPass or Equinox discount program</li><li>Cell phone reimbursement</li><li>Hotel and dining discount</li></ul>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle, from receiving vendor invoices through coding, routing, and final payment processing.</p><p>• Handle a large volume of invoices with close attention to accuracy, deadlines, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Review purchase orders, invoices, and receiving records to confirm alignment and investigate any mismatches before payment.</p><p>• Maintain vendor account information and respond to supplier questions professionally in both English and Spanish.</p><p>• Coordinate recurring payment activity, including weekly check runs, electronic payments, and wire transfers.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts payable records to the general ledger and contribute to month-end closing activities.</p><p>• Track outstanding payables, review aging reports, and help ensure obligations are settled within agreed terms.</p><p>• Assist with year-end reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation, and support audit-related documentation requests.</p><p>• Work closely with purchasing, operations, and accounting partners to address issues, strengthen controls, and improve processes.</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain financial records and produce routine reports that support accurate and timely accounting operations<br>• Reconcile bank activity and balance sheet accounts, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies within the general ledger<br>• Contribute to monthly and annual closing activities by preparing supporting schedules, reviewing account activity, and posting necessary adjustments<br>• Process payables and receivables transactions while helping ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation<br>• Record journal entries and complete account reconciliations to support the integrity of financial statements<br>• Assist with budgeting and forecasting by compiling financial information and providing analysis for planning purposes<br>• Support audit preparation by organizing requested documentation, assembling reports, and responding to accounting-related inquiries<br>• Prepare sales tax filings and other required regulatory submissions in accordance with reporting deadlines<br>• Partner with internal teams on finance-related matters, including payroll-related entries, expense reporting, and process improvement initiatives
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in California in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent position. This position centers on accurate cash application, timely reconciliation, and strong day-to-day support of receivables operations. The ideal candidate brings solid Excel expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple payment channels while supporting internal and external account inquiries.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Apply and reconcile incoming payments from wires, lockbox transactions, credit cards, and checks to maintain accurate receivables records.<br>• Record cash activity promptly and assign receipts to the correct customer invoices and general ledger accounts.<br>• Support deposit preparation by researching open items, identifying proper invoice matches, and coding funds appropriately.<br>• Provide backup coverage for remote bank deposit processing, including scanned check deposits when needed.<br>• Retrieve and review daily electronic payment activity from banking platforms, including wire transfers and lockbox accounts.<br>• Coordinate the handling of return premiums with Accounts Payable and resolve offsetting invoice activity to keep accounts current.<br>• Generate and circulate aging reports for the Accounts Receivable team and provide updates to underwriting partners upon request.<br>• Prepare and send monthly broker statements, then follow up on outstanding balances to encourage timely payment.<br>• Respond to customer and broker questions related to account balances, payments, and receivables activity.<br>• Identify workflow challenges and recommend practical improvements that enhance efficiency and service quality.
<p>We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to lead plant-level financial oversight in Calabasas, California. This position will guide budgeting, reporting, and cost analysis activities while providing leadership across accounting operations in a retail-linked manufacturing environment. The role will partner closely with operations and senior leadership to improve financial visibility, strengthen controls, and support profitable decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct plant finance activities, including budgeting, accounting oversight, and regular financial reporting to monitor business performance.</p><p>• Lead product cost management by maintaining accurate costing methods, reviewing margin performance, and investigating manufacturing variances.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable operations to support policy compliance, timely vendor payments, and reliable financial documentation.</p><p>• Manage monthly and quarterly close activities, including account reconciliations, review of cost-related entries, and preparation of financial statements.</p><p>• Build and refine standard cost models for materials, labor, and overhead to support accurate valuation and planning.</p><p>• Evaluate manufacturing spend and identify practical opportunities to reduce costs and improve overall profitability.</p><p>• Partner with production and operations leaders on process improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and financial performance.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver recurring cost reports, operational metrics, and variance commentary for senior leadership, including recommended corrective actions.</p><p>• Supervise inventory accounting through cycle counts, physical counts, and reconciliation processes to ensure accurate valuation.</p><p>• Develop and coach a small accounting team while promoting strong controls, accountability, and continuous improvement.</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare recurring monthly financial and cost reports, highlighting patterns, risks, and meaningful recommendations for business leaders.<br>• Analyze manufacturing performance by reviewing material, labor, and overhead results and investigating variances against established standards.<br>• Develop and maintain cost of goods sold analysis to improve financial accuracy and provide insight into production economics.<br>• Review and update product cost structures for current inventory as well as newly introduced items to ensure reliable valuation.<br>• Support external audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting requirements.<br>• Collaborate with operational and leadership teams on special financial analyses, planning efforts, and strategic decision support.<br>• Maintain standard cost accounting records within business systems and help ensure data integrity across costing-related transactions.<br>• Use tools such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel to perform analysis and manage reporting needs.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate material, labor, and production-related expenses to measure operating performance and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.<br>• Monitor the financial impact of design updates, supplier pricing shifts, process changes, and service modifications on overall manufacturing costs.<br>• Create, refine, and maintain documented costing procedures to support consistent and reliable accounting practices.<br>• Prepare recurring analyses that compare standard costs with actual results, highlighting key variances and trends for management review.<br>• Maintain cost records and reporting used to support spending control, budgeting, and operational planning.<br>• Review production cost data, investigate irregular entries, and confirm that inventory and manufacturing transactions are properly reflected in financial records.<br>• Generate cost estimates for new or revised products and provide profitability analysis to support planning and decision-making.<br>• 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.<br>• 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.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Apply incoming payments accurately, investigate unapplied funds, and ensure deposits are recorded in the appropriate accounts.<br>• Prepare and complete bank deposits while serving as the main point of contact for deposit-related banking questions, equipment concerns, and software issues.<br>• Resolve returned payments, reconcile cash collections such as laundry revenue, and keep account balances current and accurate.<br>• Review resident ledgers, explain account activity to clients with complex billing arrangements, and support timely account corrections.<br>• Complete monthly billing updates, post charge adjustments, and conduct collection outreach when follow-up is needed.<br>• Manage document scanning, electronic and physical filing, and records cleanup in accordance with established retention guidelines.<br>• Coordinate lease setup for new residents and process occupancy changes with accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Support the property management team with assigned projects and maintain insurance tracking records in spreadsheets and property management systems.<br>• Communicate with insurance carriers to confirm active coverage and verify compliance with management agreement requirements.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to support a business management and family services team in Woodland Hills, California. This position serves high-income and high-net-worth clients, combining hands-on accounting work with responsive day-to-day financial support. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage a wide range of bookkeeping responsibilities in a stable, long-term role.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee recurring bookkeeping activities across daily, weekly, monthly, and annual cycles for multiple client accounts.</p><p>• Manage outgoing and incoming cash activity, including bill payments, deposits, wire transfers, and client invoicing.</p><p>• Administer payroll processing for both administrative staff and household employees while maintaining accurate supporting records.</p><p>• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts, investigate variances, and record transactions properly in the general ledger.</p><p>• Maintain complete financial records by posting journal entries, updating ledgers, and organizing documentation for future reference.</p><p>• Prepare or review year-end reporting support such as 1099 and W-2 information and coordinate related payment tracking.</p><p>• Compile financial schedules, trial balance support, and customized reports requested by clients or firm leadership.</p><p>• Assist with client onboarding, respond to time-sensitive requests, and provide attentive service to clients and their representatives.</p><p>• Support tax-related workflows by tracking deadlines, preserving documentation, answering accounting questions, and facilitating requested tax payments.</p><p>• Travel within the greater Los Angeles area when needed to support special projects, train client personnel, or help implement accounting processes at client sites.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accountant / Audit Support specialist to assist with a short-term contract assignment in Santa Barbara, California. This position will support fiscal oversight activities by examining vendor agreements, financial records, and invoice documentation across multiple programs to help confirm compliance with funding and audit standards. The ideal candidate brings an accounting foundation and prior exposure to audit-related review work, along with strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct fiscal monitoring reviews for program-related vendor and subrecipient agreements to evaluate compliance with financial and contractual requirements.</p><p>• Examine contract terms and supporting financial documentation to verify that billing practices align with approved funding guidelines.</p><p>• Review invoice samples and related records to identify discrepancies, incomplete support, or areas requiring follow-up.</p><p>• Assess existing processes used to monitor financial activity and recommend improvements where controls or documentation are lacking.</p><p>• Collaborate with department leadership and program stakeholders to communicate findings and clarify compliance expectations.</p><p>• Organize and summarize audit-related information in a clear format to support internal review and external oversight needs.</p><p>• Use Excel and other accounting tools to analyze financial data, reconcile details, and track review outcomes.</p>
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll accuracy and day-to-day human resources operations for a growing team in Woodland Hills, California. This hybrid role contributes to a smooth employee experience by managing payroll data, assisting with onboarding activities, maintaining compliant records, and responding to employee questions. The position also works closely with internal partners and external payroll contacts to help ensure timely processing and reliable documentation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process biweekly payroll information, including regular earnings, incentive pay, deductions, and related payroll updates with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Set up employee records in HR, payroll, and timekeeping systems while verifying that compensation, work status, and personal details remain current.<br>• Maintain payroll and personnel documentation and perform routine audits to support compliance with company standards and applicable employment regulations.<br>• Partner with the payroll provider to submit updates, address pay-related questions, and help complete required tax and benefits paperwork.<br>• Lead onboarding sessions for new employees in both individual and group settings, whether conducted onsite or virtually.<br>• Review and complete employment eligibility verification by inspecting I-9 documentation and confirming work authorization for new hires.<br>• Coordinate with leave administration partners to support payroll-related activities connected to employee leave events.<br>• Respond to employee HR and payroll inquiries promptly and professionally while providing clear guidance and follow-up.
We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join the accounting team on a Contract basis in Valencia, California. This position will focus on strengthening the accuracy of financial records through account review, reconciliation work, and journal entry support. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to resolving discrepancies, organizing documentation, and helping maintain reliable books for ongoing business operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine general ledger activity, identify classification issues, and organize accounts to improve overall accuracy.<br>• Create and record adjusting journal entries to correct errors and align balances with supporting documentation.<br>• Complete account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and year-end basis to confirm that financial data is current and accurate.<br>• Investigate unreconciled balances and other accounting variances, then take appropriate steps to resolve outstanding issues.<br>• Review prior-period transactions to detect incorrect postings and make corrections where needed.<br>• Support close activities by preparing account analyses and assisting with month-end and year-end accounting tasks.<br>• Maintain orderly financial records and ensure backup documentation is complete and accessible.<br>• Partner with internal teams and external accounting professionals to help bring records up to date and ready for reporting or audit support.<br>• Recommend practical improvements to bookkeeping workflows and contribute to stronger accounting controls.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounting activities including cost analysis, fixed assets, and general ledger functions to ensure reliable and timely financial records.</p><p>• Oversee the monthly close cycle, review journal entries and reconciliations, and help deliver accurate financial statements within established deadlines.</p><p>• Manage and support accounting staff, providing direction, quality review, and coaching to promote accuracy and accountability.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts and annual budgets, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improved financial performance.</p><p>• Review weekly disbursements and cash reconciliations to strengthen cash management practices and maintain appropriate financial controls.</p><p>• Monitor sales and use tax activity and coordinate filings to support compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Partner with operational and finance leaders to develop, track, and refine key performance indicators that support business goals.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to internal accounting policies, control standards, and government contract requirements where applicable.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor in Ventura, California. This position plays an important role in producing reliable financial information, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting day-to-day property operations through sound accounting oversight. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work across teams to meet reporting, compliance, and funding requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and mentor property accounting staff by assigning work, reviewing output, and providing coaching that supports accurate and timely completion of financial tasks.</p><p>• Direct accounting activities across the property portfolio, including payables, receivables, ledger maintenance, adjusting entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles to deliver complete and accurate property-level financial statements on schedule.</p><p>• Monitor adherence to organizational guidelines, lender obligations, grant conditions, and regulatory financial reporting standards.</p><p>• Partner with operational teams on annual budget development, compare actual performance to plan, and investigate variances to highlight issues and recommend solutions.</p><p>• Track operating cash activity on a recurring basis to help ensure sufficient funds, timely disbursements, and compliance with cash management expectations.</p><p>• Review accounting for rent collections, subsidy payments, tenant balances, and other revenue streams while coordinating with property management and compliance personnel.</p><p>• Manage accounting and reconciliation for reserve accounts, escrow balances, restricted cash, and other designated funds in accordance with applicable restrictions.</p><p>• Support audits, tax-related reporting, and year-end documentation by preparing schedules and maintaining organized financial records and audit support.</p><p>• Provide backup coverage for other accounting leadership needs and contribute to special projects or process improvement initiatives as assigned</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a real estate property and facilities management organization in Woodland Hills, California. This is a Contract position focused on delivering accurate semi-monthly payroll for approximately 105 employees while ensuring timekeeping, leave entries, and monthly bonus payments are processed correctly. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, handles sensitive information with discretion, and can work effectively in a collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process semi-monthly payroll for a workforce of about 105 employees with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Review employee timecards and pay codes to confirm hours, exceptions, and approvals are entered correctly before each payroll cycle.<br>• Verify that paid time off and other leave requests are properly submitted and reflected in payroll records.<br>• Administer monthly bonus payments and ensure supplemental earnings are calculated and included appropriately.<br>• Maintain payroll data within payroll systems such as Paylocity, Vfficient, or similar platforms, resolving discrepancies as they arise.<br>• Partner with internal team members to answer payroll-related questions and support smooth day-to-day payroll operations.<br>• Safeguard confidential employee compensation information and follow established compliance and documentation standards.<br>• Assist with related accounting support activities, including coordination with AP, AR, or broader accounting operations when needed.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare-focused organization in Reseda, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations accurately and efficiently while supporting employees with timely pay and deduction processing. The position requires hands-on experience with end-to-end payroll administration in a mid-sized workforce environment and the ability to work confidently with payroll systems and reporting tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer complete payroll processing for employees from initial data review through final submission, ensuring accuracy and timeliness each pay period.<br>• Review timekeeping records, earnings, deductions, and tax-related information to resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.<br>• Manage payroll activities for an employee population of approximately 101 to 500 workers while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.<br>• Process wage garnishments and other required withholdings, ensuring proper calculation, documentation, and remittance.<br>• Maintain payroll records, prepare supporting reports, and assist with audits or internal reviews related to compensation data.<br>• Utilize Oracle and Kronos to enter, validate, and reconcile payroll and timekeeping information.<br>• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders with professionalism and attention to detail.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Santa Barbara, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position will manage payroll operations for a large employee population across multiple states, ensuring accurate and timely processing while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with end-to-end payroll administration and is comfortable working with systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Paylocity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage complete payroll processing from time collection through final distribution for a workforce of more than 500 employees.<br>• Review employee timesheets for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure payroll data is approved within established deadlines.<br>• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying appropriate wage and hour rules, tax requirements, and other regulatory standards.<br>• Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and related updates in payroll systems with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, and other payroll applications to process recurring bi-monthly payroll cycles efficiently.<br>• Calculate earnings, adjustments, taxes, and withholdings and verify that all payroll transactions are properly recorded.<br>• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal partners with clear, timely, and effective communication.<br>• Support payroll-related system or process updates as needed while helping maintain continuity and compliance in daily operations.