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13 results for Bookkeeper in Ventura, CA

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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee monthly close activities and produce timely financial statements for corporate entities and real estate investment portfolios.<br>• Manage accounting records for investment-related entities, ensuring financial reporting is complete, accurate, and aligned with established standards.<br>• Calculate investor distribution amounts each quarter and support related financial documentation.<br>• Prepare tax-related schedules, annual filings, and forward-looking tax estimates in coordination with reporting needs.<br>• Create monthly budget-to-actual reports for departments and address questions related to spending, variances, and financial results.<br>• Record and post journal entries, maintain general ledger activity, and support the integrity of core accounting data.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet and income statement accounts while investigating and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoices, deposits, cash receipts, billings, expense reports, and payment transactions.<br>• Support payroll-related accounting by importing payroll data, reviewing payroll entries, and posting associated journal activity.<br>• Assist with year-end close, cash management tasks, internal control processes, and other accounting projects as needed.
  • 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z
Full Charge Bookkeeper
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28.5 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to support accounting operations for a construction and contractor environment in Santa Barbara, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day financial activity, maintain accurate records, and provide reliable reporting that supports business decisions. The right candidate will bring strong experience with computerized accounting systems, budgeting, payroll-related processes, and cash flow oversight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the full bookkeeping cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and bank reconciliations.<br>• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records to ensure timely month-end and year-end closing activities.<br>• Support payroll administration and related accounting tasks using ADP and other financial systems as needed.<br>• Monitor cash position, track incoming and outgoing funds, and provide regular cash flow insights to leadership.<br>• Assist with the development, maintenance, and review of annual budgets and financial forecasts.<br>• Generate financial reports and account analyses to help management evaluate performance and plan effectively.<br>• Maintain data integrity across computerized accounting platforms, including Great Plains, and help resolve system-related discrepancies.<br>• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to gather documentation, answer accounting questions, and support audits or reviews.
  • 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Van Nuys, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a finance team in California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on transactional work with broader accounting support and wants to contribute to accurate, timely financial reporting. The position will partner closely with finance leadership and internal teams to help maintain organized records, support close activities, and strengthen day-to-day accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle by reviewing invoices, assigning appropriate coding, and entering transactions accurately into the accounting system.<br>• Reconcile bank activity and assist with balancing cash accounts to ensure financial records remain complete and current.<br>• Track prepaid expenses, update supporting schedules, and record amortization entries in alignment with accounting guidelines.<br>• Support general ledger activity by preparing and reviewing entries while maintaining proper debit and credit treatment across accounts.<br>• Provide day-to-day accounting and administrative assistance related to overhead spending and other operational finance needs.<br>• Contribute to month-end close by preparing reconciliations, organizing support documentation, and helping resolve account discrepancies.<br>• Work with colleagues across departments to gather financial information and promote timely, accurate reporting.<br>• Assist with accounts receivable processes and related accounting tasks as needed to support the broader finance function.
  • 2026-06-26T00:00:00Z
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead key month-end accounting activities, including posting journal entries, completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and helping produce financial reports for distribution.<br>• Maintain supporting schedules, subsidiary records, and accounting data files to ensure the general ledger remains accurate and well organized.<br>• Partner with the Controller to prepare for annual external audits by gathering documentation, organizing schedules, and responding to audit-related requests.<br>• Contribute to the development of annual operating and capital budgets by compiling financial data and assisting with analysis.<br>• Process payroll and support related payroll administration tasks with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.<br>• Keep accounting procedures and documentation current, accessible, and organized to support compliance and operational consistency.<br>• Research accounting questions, evaluate applicable guidance, and recommend practical solutions to address reporting or process issues.<br>• Communicate with departments, vendors, and external contacts to verify information, resolve discrepancies, and keep accounting workflows moving efficiently.<br>• Provide backup support for accounts payable and other finance-related activities while assisting with reporting requests and special assignments.<br>• Apply relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements to assigned work, including considerations connected to home health and hospice service operations where applicable.
  • 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z
Office Manager
  • Goleta, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Office Manager to support daily administrative operations and help create an organized, efficient workplace in California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can balance front-office coordination with hands-on support for purchasing, vendor communication, and basic financial administration. The right candidate will bring strong attention to detail, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to keep office activities running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate day-to-day office operations to ensure an efficient and well-organized administrative environment.<br>• Manage the purchasing of office materials and supplies, tracking inventory levels and replenishing items as needed.<br>• Maintain orderly supply storage and ensure staff have timely access to the resources required for daily work.<br>• Support accounts payable activities by organizing invoices, preparing documentation, and assisting with payment processing.<br>• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, phone calls, and general front-desk inquiries in a courteous and attentive manner.<br>• Assist with administrative scheduling, document handling, and general office support tasks across the team.<br>• Communicate with vendors and service providers to help resolve supply, delivery, or office-related issues.<br>• Help maintain accurate office records and administrative files to support smooth business operations.
  • 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z
Collections Clerk
  • Ventura, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Collections Specialist to join our team in California in a contract capacity. This position supports billing and receivables operations by ensuring invoices, payments, and account records are processed accurately and on time. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable communicating with customers to resolve account questions while helping maintain healthy cash flow.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and distribute customer invoices for new transactions and recurring billing cycles with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Record incoming payments from multiple sources, including cash, checks, and credit card transactions, and ensure all receipts are properly applied to customer accounts.</p><p>• Complete regular bank deposit activities and maintain clear documentation of daily cash receipts.</p><p>• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up with customers to collect overdue payments while keeping accounts receivable aging current.</p><p>• Respond to inbound client inquiries related to billing, payment status, account concerns, and service cancellations in a clear and courteous manner.</p><p>• Maintain precise financial records through accurate data entry and consistent account reconciliation.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal team members to address discrepancies, support receivables processes, and assist with additional assigned tasks as need</p>
  • 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Ventura, CA
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain standard costs by reviewing material, labor, and overhead activity and investigating significant variances.<br>• Prepare recurring monthly financial reporting that highlights performance patterns, explains cost movements, and offers practical recommendations.<br>• Analyze manufacturing variances and cost of goods sold each month to improve cost visibility and support operational decision-making.<br>• Review and update product cost structures for new items as well as existing inventory to ensure accurate valuation.<br>• Assist with external audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting compliance requirements.<br>• Work closely with operational and finance leaders on special analyses, planning efforts, and other business initiatives.<br>• 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
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage monthly and quarterly accounting activities related to inventory valuation, cost of sales, and associated financial reporting.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate close results.<br>• Analyze gross margin performance, investigate cost fluctuations, and provide insights that support informed business decisions.<br>• Oversee inventory-related accounting processes, including cycle count support, audit preparation, and resolution of discrepancies.<br>• Maintain and improve standard costing practices and cost accounting procedures within a manufacturing setting.<br>• Support compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and government contracting requirements.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate operational results, explain cost variances, and improve financial accuracy.<br>• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to cost accounting and estimating staff to strengthen team capability and consistency.<br>• Assist with internal and external audit requests by organizing documentation and responding to financial inquiries.<br>• Recommend and help implement process enhancements that improve reporting efficiency, data integrity, and overall accounting performance.
  • 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Chatsworth, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 89000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Sr. Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Chatsworth, California. This position partners closely with operations, sales, and finance leaders to provide insight into inventory, product costs, margins, and overall business performance. The role also plays a key part in month-end activities, planning cycles, and financial reporting while helping maintain strong cost controls and compliance standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Deliver regular analysis of operational and financial performance indicators to support business decision-making</p><p>• Coordinate cost accounting activities related to inventory counts and prepare the reports needed for reconciliation and review</p><p>• Monitor inventory balances, investigate scrap and adjustment activity, and help maintain accurate inventory records</p><p>• Develop manufacturing cost estimates and margin reporting to support pricing discussions and product line analysis</p><p>• Partner with finance leadership on budgeting, cost control efforts, financial review, and accounting process support</p><p>• Prepare analysis and reporting for annual budgets and quarterly forecasts to guide planning activities</p><p>• Maintain standard cost structures, cost pools, allocation methods, and labor and overhead rates for the business</p><p>• Produce recurring and ad hoc revenue, margin, variance, and product cost analysis for management</p><p>• Review project, production order, and work order settlements, then investigate variances and follow up on outstanding issues</p><p>• Assist with internal controls and provide support during finance and Sarbanes-Oxley audit activities</p>
  • 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 135000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting activities and support accurate, timely financial reporting in California. This role is well suited for a hands-on leader who can guide close activities, strengthen internal controls, and partner with cross-functional teams on key financial initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting knowledge, strong supervisory skills, and the ability to contribute to strategic efforts such as audit readiness, process improvement, and complex finance-related projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day accounting functions across payables, receivables, payroll, and financial reporting to maintain accurate and efficient operations.</p><p>• Manage the month-end close by preparing, reviewing, and evaluating journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Produce periodic financial statements and ensure reporting is completed accurately for monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company financial policies.</p><p>• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance review to provide leadership with meaningful financial insights.</p><p>• Coordinate audit activities, serve as the primary contact for external auditors, and support the completion of audit deliverables.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting workflows and internal control practices by identifying opportunities for greater consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff while promoting accountability and continued growth within the team.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance and operational partners on special projects, system enhancements, ad hoc reporting, and other business-critical initiatives.</p>
  • 2026-07-03T00:00:00Z
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead day-to-day accounting activities for affordable housing development projects and nonprofit corporate operations, ensuring records remain accurate and current.<br>• Supervise accounting team members, offering direction, coaching, and review of work to support quality performance and growth.<br>• Manage project-based financial tracking, including job costs, budgets, and the use of multiple funding sources across active developments.<br>• Oversee construction-related accounting processes such as vendor payments, customer receipts, bank draw activity, and preparation of draw submissions.<br>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, including reconciliations, journal posting, and preparation of timely financial reports.<br>• Maintain the general ledger structure and financial reporting framework, including chart of accounts oversight and production of financial statements.<br>• Analyze financial results through budget comparisons and variance reviews for both development and corporate entities, identifying trends and issues requiring attention.<br>• Monitor compliance with internal policies as well as lender, grant, and funding requirements, including recordkeeping for restricted funds, loans, and awards.<br>• Support annual audits, tax-related reporting, Form 1099 preparation, and other compliance reviews while helping strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls.<br>• 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
Sr. Accountant
  • Camarillo, CA
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage journal entry preparation and review, along with detailed reconciliations and supporting documentation to maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Drive key portions of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to ensure reporting deadlines are met accurately and on time.<br>• Monitor general ledger activity and resolve discrepancies to preserve the accuracy and completeness of accounting data.<br>• Evaluate financial results, research fluctuations, and present concise explanations of variances to leadership.<br>• Contribute to the creation of financial statements and internal management reporting packages.<br>• Coordinate audit support by assembling schedules, organizing requested materials, and addressing questions from internal and external auditors.<br>• Uphold adherence to established controls, accounting standards, and applicable compliance requirements.<br>• 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
Sr. Accountant
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 95000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a dynamic and expanding restaurant organization in Woodland Hills, California. This position will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and contribute financial insight that supports business growth. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments while helping guide day-to-day accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive the month-end close by preparing, reviewing, and analyzing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure timely and accurate results.<br>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring financial data is complete, well-organized, and aligned with reporting standards.<br>• Monitor compliance with applicable accounting guidance and financial regulations, including adherence to U.S. GAAP and internal policies.<br>• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by evaluating financial trends, investigating variances, and providing actionable insights to leadership.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation efforts, manage documentation requests, and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and enhance the efficiency of existing financial processes and systems.<br>• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to accounting staff, helping develop team capabilities and maintain high-quality output.<br>• Partner with finance and cross-functional teams on financial analysis, special projects, system enhancements, and other business initiatives as needed.<br>• Contribute to strategic finance activities such as M&amp;A readiness, IPO-related support, investor-facing reporting preparation, and ad hoc accounting analyses when required.
  • 2026-07-03T00:00:00Z