11 Results for Cost Accountant Jobs in Ventura, CA

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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 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. Responsibilities: • Prepare recurring monthly financial and cost reports, highlighting patterns, risks, and meaningful recommendations for business leaders. • Analyze manufacturing performance by reviewing material, labor, and overhead results and investigating variances against established standards. • Develop and maintain cost of goods sold analysis to improve financial accuracy and provide insight into production economics. • Review and update product cost structures for current inventory as well as newly introduced items to ensure reliable valuation. • Support external audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting requirements. • Collaborate with operational and leadership teams on special financial analyses, planning efforts, and strategic decision support. • Maintain standard cost accounting records within business systems and help ensure data integrity across costing-related transactions. • Use tools such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel to perform analysis and manage reporting needs.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team and help strengthen the accuracy and integrity of manufacturing-related financial reporting. This role is responsible for supporting inventory and cost accounting activities, guiding close processes tied to cost of sales and revenue recognition, and delivering analysis that improves margin visibility and operational decision-making. The position also offers the opportunity to provide direction to entry-level team members and contribute to audit readiness, compliance, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities related to inventory valuation, cost of sales, and revenue reporting, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations. • Review manufacturing cost data and margin performance to identify trends, explain variances, and support more accurate financial results. • Maintain and improve cost accounting procedures, standard costing practices, and related internal controls across the business. • Lead or support physical inventory reviews and audit activities to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen compliance. • Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to cost accounting and estimating staff, helping develop technical knowledge and consistency in work quality. • Partner with operations, finance, and other stakeholders to translate detailed cost information into clear business insights and recommendations. • Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and analysis tied to inventory, costing, and compliance requirements. • Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve reporting efficiency, financial accuracy, and overall accountability within the manufacturing environment.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Calabasas, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Direct plant finance activities, including budgeting, accounting oversight, and regular financial reporting to monitor business performance.• Lead product cost management by maintaining accurate costing methods, reviewing margin performance, and investigating manufacturing variances.• Oversee accounts payable operations to support policy compliance, timely vendor payments, and reliable financial documentation.• Manage monthly and quarterly close activities, including account reconciliations, review of cost-related entries, and preparation of financial statements.• Build and refine standard cost models for materials, labor, and overhead to support accurate valuation and planning.• Evaluate manufacturing spend and identify practical opportunities to reduce costs and improve overall profitability.• Partner with production and operations leaders on process improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and financial performance.• Prepare and deliver recurring cost reports, operational metrics, and variance commentary for senior leadership, including recommended corrective actions.• Supervise inventory accounting through cycle counts, physical counts, and reconciliation processes to ensure accurate valuation.• Develop and coach a small accounting team while promoting strong controls, accountability, and continuous improvement.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations and contribute to accurate, timely financial reporting for our team in Santa Barbara, California. This role is ideal for someone with a solid grounding in accounting who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining organized records, and helping close out each month with precision. You will collaborate closely with accounting leadership and colleagues while building deeper experience across reporting, reconciliations, tax support, and audit preparation. Responsibilities: • Record and post month-end journal entries to keep the general ledger complete and accurate. • Support the monthly close by helping compile financial statements and related reporting materials. • Review financial results for fluctuations and trends, and investigate unusual balances or transactions. • Prepare reporting packages and organized backup documentation for internal stakeholders and leadership review. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, daily cash activity, and deposit records while resolving variances promptly. • Handle routine banking and cash management tasks through online banking platforms as part of daily operations. • Assist with tax, regulatory, and industry reporting requirements, including maintaining accurate supporting records. • Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records to ensure assets are tracked correctly. • Contribute audit schedules and respond to documentation requests during annual audit activities. • Help identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, controls, and overall process efficiency.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Sherman Oaks, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support a higher education or nonprofit organization with revenue-focused accounting needs in Sherman Oaks, California. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, applying appropriate revenue recognition practices, and supporting compliance with funding and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in reconciliations, journal entries, and fund-based accounting, along with the ability to work effectively across multiple business areas. Responsibilities: • Record and maintain accounting entries tied to revenue activity, including receivables, deferrals, and related general ledger transactions. • Review revenue balances on a regular basis, research variances, and resolve discrepancies to keep financial data accurate and current. • Evaluate multiple income sources such as tuition, grants, donor funding, service revenue, contracts, and fees to ensure proper accounting treatment. • Apply relevant accounting guidance and internal policies to determine the correct timing and classification of recognized revenue. • Track restricted and unrestricted funding activity while ensuring compliance with donor intent, grant terms, and organizational reporting standards. • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting revenue documentation. • Develop audit-ready workpapers and provide financial support materials for internal reviews, external audits, and compliance reporting. • Collaborate with departments such as development, sponsored programs, student finance, and grants teams to improve the accuracy and completeness of revenue reporting. • Examine agreements and supporting documents to determine how grants, contracts, and contributions should be recorded and monitored. • Strengthen internal controls and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and consistency across revenue accounting activities.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Fixed Asset Accountant

Santa Paula, CA
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Temporary to Hire
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Fixed Asset Accountant to join a well established organization in Santa Paula, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate fixed asset records, supporting month-end accounting activities, and ensuring financial schedules and reconciliations are complete and reliable. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound judgment in handling complex accounting tasks, and the ability to manage multiple reporting and compliance deadlines effectively. Responsibilities:• Oversee fixed asset records and monthly rollforward activity, ensuring balances are accurate and aligned with the general ledger across multiple entities.• Maintain construction-in-progress tracking and prepare supporting schedules for capital projects and asset-related activity.• Develop and update amortization and capitalized interest schedules to support accurate financial reporting.• Monitor capital spending by comparing budgeted amounts to actual results and highlighting notable variances.• Record and reconcile corporate credit card activity, bank accounts, and line of credit transactions in a timely manner.• Review general ledger activity, complete monthly account reconciliations, and prepare both recurring and ad hoc journal entries.• Produce departmental budget-to-actual reporting and assist with weekly disbursements while providing backup support for accounts payable functions.• Coordinate property tax payments, business license renewals, and other corporate compliance filings, while preparing audit and tax support schedules for year-end reporting.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Newbury Park, CA
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Temporary / Contract
36.157 - 41.866 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join our finance team in Newbury Park, California on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist with strong NetSuite expertise who can support receivables, general accounting, and month-end activities in a fast-paced environment. The position will play an important part in improving financial workflows, analyzing account activity, and partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Manage invoicing, cash posting, and collection-related activities while identifying practical ways to improve accounts receivable workflows within NetSuite. • Create and refine NetSuite saved searches and reporting tools to support daily accounting operations and better visibility into financial data. • Review accounts receivable balances, investigate inconsistencies, and help resolve issues through timely reconciliations and follow-up. • Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash transactions to ensure records remain complete and accurate. • Contribute to month-end close by preparing account analyses, supporting schedules, and other necessary documentation. • Record journal entries and assist with general ledger activities to maintain reliable financial reporting. • Support specialized accounting processes, including trust-related activities, while recommending opportunities for better efficiency and control. • Use advanced Excel capabilities such as lookups and pivot tables to organize, interpret, and present financial information. • Maintain well-structured records for audit readiness and internal control compliance, and provide additional accounting support as business needs evolve.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 43 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and finance operations for a Long-term Contract position based in California. This role focuses on bringing structure to departmental planning, improving budget-to-actual visibility, and partnering with business leaders to build a dependable monthly financial rhythm. The ideal candidate is someone who can step in quickly, work independently, and deliver practical solutions across multiple departments and cost centers. Responsibilities: • Lead the completion and refinement of departmental budgets, ensuring plans are accurate, organized, and ready for ongoing use. • Develop forward-looking forecasts and budget-to-actual reporting that help leaders understand financial performance and key variances. • Partner closely with department heads to create a repeatable monthly budgeting and forecasting process that supports informed decision-making. • Use Sage X3 and Ramp to manage financial workflows, including expense coding, reconciliations, and coordination with general ledger activity. • Analyze spending patterns across teams and cost centers, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improved financial control. • Support payroll-to-general-ledger mapping and related reconciliations, including work involving Rippling or similar payroll platforms when needed. • Prepare and maintain advanced Excel models to consolidate data, evaluate results, and present actionable financial insights. • Contribute hands-on support across core accounting operations such as journal entries, month-end close activities, and balance sheet reconciliation as required.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Valencia, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a growing team in Valencia, California. In this role, you will help guide business decisions through planning, performance analysis, and insightful reporting while working closely with leaders across the organization. This position combines hands-on financial analysis with dashboard development and systems support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and process improvement. Responsibilities: • Lead support for company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities. • Evaluate business performance by reviewing profit and loss trends, revenue, costs, margins, and volume drivers, and explain results against plans and prior periods. • Create and refine financial models used for projections, what-if analysis, and decision support for strategic initiatives. • Collaborate with teams across operations, sales, and management to identify trends and prepare clear reporting materials with actionable recommendations. • Contribute financial insight to capital investments, acquisition-related analysis, and other high-priority business projects. • Develop and maintain dashboards and recurring reports using Excel, Power BI, and Alteryx, drawing from enterprise systems and centralized data sources. • Improve reporting processes and data workflows by identifying issues, increasing automation, and partnering with Finance and IT to strengthen data accuracy and consistency. • Work with external technology providers on system enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and issue resolution related to financial reporting tools. • Act as an internal resource for FP&A reporting questions and maintain documentation that supports standardized processes and knowledge sharing.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Van Nuys, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations for a team in California. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing core accounting tasks, maintaining accurate records, and keeping financial activity organized. The role offers the chance to contribute across payables, receivables, and reconciliations while working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Maintain accurate financial records by entering, reviewing, and organizing daily bookkeeping transactions. • Process vendor invoices and payment activity while ensuring accounts payable items are coded and recorded correctly. • Manage customer billing and track incoming payments to keep accounts receivable balances current. • Reconcile bank accounts regularly and investigate discrepancies to support accurate month-end balances. • Use QuickBooks to record financial activity, update account details, and produce routine reports. • Monitor outstanding transactions and follow up on open items to help maintain clean and reliable ledgers. • Assist with general accounting support and contribute to process continuity as business needs evolve.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Ventura, CA
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Temporary / Contract
70 - 85 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a strong Sr. Technical Accounting Consultant to support a publicly traded organization in Ventura, California, on a Long-term Contract basis. This hybrid opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, public company reporting experience, and the ability to support critical financial reporting activities. The role offers close collaboration with finance leadership while contributing to quarterly and annual reporting, governance materials, and complex accounting analyses. Responsibilities:• Manage accounting for stock-based awards, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balances, and analyzing related activity.• Support equity reporting obligations by preparing schedules and disclosures for periodic filings.• Develop materials and supporting documentation for Audit Committee meetings and executive-level financial presentations.• Assist in drafting and reviewing quarterly and annual external reports, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K and related footnotes.• Research accounting guidance and maintain technical memos covering new standards, complex transactions, and policy interpretations.• Work closely with finance, accounting, auditors, and cross-functional partners to deliver accurate and timely reporting.• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and general ledger support.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

11 results for Cost Accountant in Ventura, CA