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15 results for Cost Accounting Manager in Ventura, CA

Cost Accountant

Ventura, CA
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Temporary to Hire
38 - 48 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Ventura County, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who brings strong experience in inventory valuation, product costing, and manufacturing finance within a fast-paced environment. The position will play a key part in maintaining accurate cost data, supporting financial analysis, and helping the business make informed operational decisions using ERP systems. Responsibilities:• Manage product and inventory costing activities, ensuring financial records accurately reflect manufacturing and inventory transactions.• Review standard costs and analyze variances to identify trends, operational issues, and opportunities for improved cost control.• Partner with accounting and operations teams to support month-end close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and production reporting.• Prepare cost analysis and reporting that supports budgeting, forecasting, and business performance reviews.• Maintain and validate inventory-related data within ERP and MS Excel to support reliable financial reporting.• Reconcile inventory balances and investigate discrepancies across systems, production records, and general ledger accounts.• Support process improvements involving cost accounting workflows, including system-related updates or reporting enhancements when needed.• Use advanced Excel tools to organize financial data, perform analysis, and present findings to stakeholders clearly and accurately.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Fund Accountant

Santa Monica, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Fund Accountant to join our client in Santa Monica, California. This position plays a critical role in supporting the financial operations of investment vehicles, including pooled funds and separately managed accounts. In this role, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and investor communication in alignment with industry standards. Responsibilities:• Assist in the preparation of month-end and year-end financial reports, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.• Manage accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, expense reports, and vendor payments via checks and wire transfers.• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate vendor files, including obtaining necessary documentation such as W-9 forms.• Prepare and secure approval for capital calls and distribution notices for funds and related entities.• Maintain and review schedules for capital movements within investment vehicles.• Coordinate and review tax filings and audit documents for funds and special purpose entities.• Process journal entries, review and post transactions, and reconcile general ledger accounts for management entities.• Allocate and reconcile bank and credit card statements to ensure financial accuracy.• Update marketing data quarterly by incorporating fund performance metrics.• Provide support to the Controller for requests related to compliance examinations of separately managed accounts.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Agoura Hills, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a service organization in Agoura Hills, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who brings strong payroll accounting expertise and enjoys working with high-volume financial data in a fast-paced environment. The role will support accurate payroll-related reporting, account analysis, and month-end close activities while helping maintain integrity across the general ledger. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review payroll-related journal entries to ensure labor expenses, taxes, deductions, and accruals are recorded accurately in the general ledger. • Reconcile payroll balance sheet and expense accounts on a recurring basis, researching variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Analyze large payroll data sets to validate results, identify trends, and support accurate financial reporting. • Assist with month-end close by completing account analysis, supporting schedules, and documentation tied to payroll accounting activity. • Partner with payroll and finance teams to confirm that payroll transactions are properly reflected in accounting records. • Use Excel to perform data validation, build reconciliations, and generate reports for high-volume payroll accounting review. • Support accounting processes involving systems such as Oracle Fusion, Dayforce, and Advantage to maintain consistency and data accuracy across platforms.
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Simi Valley, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Simi Valley, California. In this role, you will help maintain accurate records, contribute to reliable month-end reporting, and ensure daily accounting processes run smoothly under the direction of finance leadership. This opportunity is well suited for someone who can balance precision, accountability, and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Enter and maintain financial data in QuickBooks with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.• Prepare month-end journal entries and support the close process to deliver dependable financial reporting.• Maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts and help keep profit and loss reporting structures organized and consistent.• Manage billing, cash application, vendor payments, deposits, credits, and card transaction processing across accounts receivable and accounts payable activities.• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual schedule and resolve discrepancies promptly.• Review, process, reimburse, and retain documentation for employee expense submissions in accordance with company guidelines.• Coordinate payroll processing for employees and contractors, including verification of time records and proper record retention.• Work with external insurance partners to support policy administration and ongoing coverage requirements.• Assist with annual 1099 filings, year-end audit preparation, and compilation of tax-related financial information for outside partners.• Provide accounting support and training to staff while assisting cross-functional teams with non-confidential financial requests.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chatsworth, CA
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Temporary to Hire
32.3 - 37.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support both day-to-day accounting activity and broader office operations in Chatsworth, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing financial accuracy with administrative coordination in a hands-on environment. The position will contribute to core accounting processes while also helping maintain organized, efficient business operations across the office. Responsibilities: • Oversee monthly closing activities by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and completing reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting. • Administer accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, including receiving payments, applying cash, and coordinating outgoing disbursements by check and other approved methods. • Compare bank records against internal transactions, investigate discrepancies, and maintain dependable documentation for all account activity. • Keep wire transfer instructions current and organized to support secure and timely payment processing. • Coordinate the preparation and submission of annual property tax payments to ensure deadlines are met without interruption. • Assist with general administrative and office support duties that help daily operations run smoothly and efficiently. • Maintain accounting records within the general ledger and support the accuracy of supporting schedules and financial data. • Contribute to inventory-related accounting tasks by helping track warehouse inventory activity and supporting related recordkeeping needs.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager

Brentwood, CA
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Temporary / Contract
75 - 85 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a strong Tax Manager to support our non-profit client based in Los Angeles on a 3-6-month hybrid engagement. This role works closely with finance leadership, investment stakeholders, and external advisors to oversee tax compliance, reporting, and strategic guidance across a complex tax environment. The position offers the opportunity to lead tax operations, advise on investment-related matters, and strengthen processes that support accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities:• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of nonprofit tax filings, including Form 990-PF, Form 990-T, and other required returns in partnership with external tax advisors.• Direct state and local tax activities by managing property tax matters, nonprofit exemptions, sales and use tax obligations, and related indirect tax requirements.• Maintain compliance with federal and multi-state tax rules, including registrations, filings, and ongoing regulatory obligations.• Evaluate changes in tax legislation and provide practical guidance to leadership and internal teams on the impact to nonprofit operations and unrelated business income.• Prepare and review tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and financial statement disclosures while supporting period-end and year-end tax reporting.• Provide tax oversight for endowment and investment activity, including analysis of K-1s and tax considerations tied to private equity and other investment structures.• Serve as the main contact for tax audits, examinations, and authority inquiries, coordinating responses with internal and external stakeholders.• Lead, coach, and develop tax staff while promoting strong documentation, internal controls, and process improvements across tax operations.• Partner with finance, legal, grants, operations, and other teams to deliver tax planning, compliance support, and clear guidance on complex issues.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Agoura Hills, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead core financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Calabasas, California. This role will guide the accounting function, strengthen controls, and deliver timely, accurate reporting that supports business decisions. The position also oversees receivables, sales order support, and cross-functional financial processes while developing a high-performing team. Responsibilities:• Direct accounting operations across general ledger activities, receivables, and sales order support to ensure efficient day-to-day performance.• Lead, coach, and develop a small accounting team while promoting accountability, precision, and continuous process enhancement.• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal postings, account reviews, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment so financial activity is recorded accurately and in line with company policy.• Partner with corporate finance and accounting teams to support close cycles, regulatory reporting documentation, and technical accounting matters.• Prepare recurring financial reporting packages with variance commentary, operational insights, KPI tracking, and supporting analyses.• Demonstrated experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance, including designing, documenting, and testing internal controls; drafting and maintaining SOX narratives; and ensuring controls are properly aligned to and support the accuracy and completeness of the underlying process narratives.• Create and refine accounting policies, control documentation, and standard procedures to improve consistency and compliance.• Coordinate audit support for internal and external reviews, including materials related to financial reporting and control testing.• Provide leadership over credit, collections, and the full accounts receivable lifecycle while helping ensure a strong customer experience through effective issue resolution.• Oversee financial system administration for general ledger and accounts receivable modules and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, process improvement, and special projects.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Construction Accountant

Newbury Park, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
Construction Accountant with strong experience in construction accounting, job costing, cost codes, progress billing, and project profitability reporting. This role will support accounting operations by improving QuickBooks Online processes, organizing job costing structures, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across construction projects.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Review and audit the current QuickBooks Online setup for accuracy, organization, and efficiency</li><li>Clean up and maintain the Chart of Accounts, Products & Services, and job costing structure</li><li>Set up and optimize the integration between Contractor Foreman and QuickBooks Online</li><li>Map cost codes, products, and services between Contractor Foreman and QuickBooks Online to ensure accurate syncing</li><li>Implement and manage progress invoicing based on project estimates and billing schedules</li><li>Track project costs including labor, materials, subcontractors, overhead, and other job-related expenses</li><li>Generate and maintain weekly project profitability reports, including budget vs. actual reporting</li><li>Review job costing data to ensure projects are being tracked correctly and profitably</li><li>Identify accounting discrepancies and recommend process improvements</li><li>Help establish efficient workflows between office operations, project management, and accounting</li><li>Partner with management to provide accurate financial insight into project performance</li></ul>
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Encino, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Associate Account Executive to support daily financial activities and help maintain accurate, well-organized records for clients in Encino, California. This position works closely with internal accounting staff and external partners to keep payables, reporting, and reconciliations on schedule while delivering responsive service. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Process and review invoices, payment requests, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate coding and timely disbursement of funds.• Verify financial entries within AgilLink or comparable platforms, confirming completeness, proper classification, and adherence to payment deadlines.• Assist with accounts payable activities such as check runs, wire verification, month-end close support, and transaction analysis.• Examine balance sheets, income statements, and general ledger activity to identify discrepancies and maintain reliable financial records.• Prepare reconciled statements and journal entries, including tax reserve postings, for review by accounting leadership.• Track cash activity and produce recurring or customized financial reports for assigned client accounts.• Help monitor tax-related deadlines by supporting 1099 preparation, estimated payment tracking, and related documentation.• Set up new client records, vendors, and general ledger structures while supporting administrative financial tasks such as loan documentation and asset records.• Communicate with clients and internal teams regarding approvals, coding questions, and follow-up items to keep financial operations moving efficiently.
2026-04-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Van Nuys, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 56160 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support payroll and accounts payable operations in Van Nuys, California. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling sensitive financial information with accuracy. The position will contribute to timely payroll processing, reporting, employee support, expense administration, and vendor record maintenance while helping ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities: • Process recurring payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees by reviewing submitted data, validating accuracy, and helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule. • Review timekeeping records to confirm hours worked, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with employees or managers to resolve questions related to leave balances, deductions, banking updates, tax matters, and other payroll adjustments. • Maintain payroll records and update employee data for status changes such as hires, departures, compensation updates, direct deposit revisions, tax form changes, transfers, and other payroll-related transactions. • Prepare scheduled and ad hoc payroll reports, including summaries and overtime analysis, to support leadership review, reconciliation activities, and financial decision-making. • Respond to payroll-related inquiries from external agencies and assist with remittances, filings, garnishment activity, and related documentation while supporting accurate accounting treatment. • Review payroll audit reports, correct identified issues, secure required approvals, and retain records in accordance with legal, regulatory, and company recordkeeping standards. • Administer Concur travel and expense activities by establishing user access, assigning approvers, reviewing submissions for policy compliance, resolving issues, and advising employees on proper expense practices. • Support accounts payable operations by maintaining vendor master data, confirming banking and vendor information, and coordinating with internal departments to complete setup or updates in a timely manner. • Assist with special payroll cycles and other accounting or administrative assignments as needed to meet operational priorities and departmental goals.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Simi Valley, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join an engineering organization in Simi Valley, California. This role partners closely with finance leadership to strengthen planning, reporting, and cost analysis across the business. The position is ideal for someone who can turn operational and financial data into clear insights that support sound decisions, accurate forecasting, and compliance with accounting expectations. Responsibilities: • Monitor program revenue and profitability trends, and deliver clear reporting that highlights performance drivers and margin movement. • Partner with managers to develop forecasts, annual operating budgets, and long-range financial plans that align with business objectives. • Contribute to weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting by preparing analyses that support leadership review and decision-making. • Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actual results to budgets, forecasts, and historical trends, and recommend actions to address risks or capture opportunities. • Lead gross margin analytics during month-end activities, including cost reviews and related financial assessments. • Support inventory control efforts by validating standard costs, researching zero-cost items, resolving negative quantity issues, and preparing excess and obsolete inventory analysis. • Prepare recurring labor and cost reports, maintain periodic cost roll updates, and help ensure work orders are completed on schedule. • Assist with proposal pricing, hardware costing, contract-specific cost reporting, month-end close tasks, and balance sheet reconciliations.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Account Manager

Ventura, CA
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Temporary to Hire
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Account Manager to join our team in Ventura, California in a contract opportunity with the potential for a long-term role. This role is ideal for a customer-focused individual with experience in medical customer service who can manage follow-up activities, resolve account issues, and provide a high standard of support across multiple communication channels. The position requires strong attention to detail, confidence working within healthcare-related systems, and the ability to adapt to changing business needs while maintaining compliance and service excellence. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming leads from partner departments, take appropriate follow-up actions, and present relevant product or service solutions to customers. • Investigate customer concerns thoroughly, determine the appropriate resolution, and communicate updates clearly and effectively. • Maintain accurate account documentation by entering and updating required information in designated systems in accordance with compliance standards. • Handle community voicemail and inbound customer inquiries promptly, ensuring each interaction is addressed with care. • Contribute to departmental performance goals by completing assigned tasks efficiently and participating in ongoing training and development. • Build productive working relationships with customers and colleagues to support a collaborative and service-driven environment. • Apply company policies, departmental procedures, and quality expectations consistently in daily work activities. • Remain flexible with scheduling and workload priorities to meet evolving operational demands. • Follow workplace safety standards, housekeeping expectations, and other duties assigned by department leadership.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Camarillo, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 103000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing finance team in Camarillo, California. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the close cycle, and delivering meaningful analysis that helps guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across departments in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Manage and review accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain complete and accurate financial records. • Take a leading role in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, ensuring timelines are met and reporting is reliable. • Monitor the general ledger for accuracy and consistency while applying company accounting standards and established policies. • Evaluate financial results, research fluctuations, and communicate clear insights and explanations to leadership. • Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and recurring management reports used for operational and strategic review. • Coordinate audit support by organizing schedules, gathering requested documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries. • Uphold internal control practices and help ensure compliance with accounting guidelines and applicable regulations. • Partner with teams such as Operations and Payroll to resolve accounting matters and improve financial processes. • Support efficiency initiatives, including process improvements, automation efforts, and other assigned accounting projects.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Oxnard, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team in Oxnard, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and strengthening cash management practices. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical ability, and a collaborative approach to working across finance and business partners. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end and periodic close activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing financial data, and completing account reconciliations. • Perform detailed reconciliations across general ledger and bank accounts to maintain accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Contribute to internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation and helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. • Analyze financial information using Excel and company systems to produce meaningful reports and support decision-making. • Track daily cash activity and liquidity levels to help maintain effective oversight of available funds. • Develop cash flow projections and related reporting to support short-term and long-term financial planning. • Execute treasury-related transactions, including wire activity and other routine financial movements, with accuracy and timeliness. • Maintain organized, current financial records and coordinate with internal teams and banking partners to improve cash management processes. • Provide backup support to the Finance Manager and assist with additional accounting and finance responsibilities as needed.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary to Hire
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support a busy corporate accounting environment in Santa Barbara, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working across a broad range of financial activities, from transaction processing to record accuracy and reporting support. The person in this role will partner closely with the accounting team to help maintain organized financial operations and contribute to timely, accurate results. Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day administrative and accounting support to help keep financial operations running smoothly. • Update, review, and reconcile financial information across multiple recordkeeping systems and databases. • Perform frequent reconciliations for numerous bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy. • Support quarterly and annual close activities by preparing documentation and assisting with required financial reporting. • Process semi-monthly payroll for multiple entities through a payroll platform, confirm report accuracy, and maintain complete payroll records. • Prepare workers’ compensation documentation and review policy details to verify correct reporting and coverage information. • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including transaction tracking and follow-up as needed. • Contribute to additional accounting assignments and special projects based on team priorities.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z