11 Results for Entry Level Accountant Jobs in Ventura, CA

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Intermediate Accountant

Calabasas, California
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Intermediate Accountant to support core accounting activities for a multi-entity organization in Calabasas, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing receivables and payables, and helping ensure smooth day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings solid hands-on accounting experience, communicates well with external partners, and is comfortable managing priorities with minimal supervision in a remote work setting. Responsibilities: • Oversee incoming and outgoing financial transactions across three operating entities, ensuring timely processing and accurate documentation. • Investigate billing, remittance, and payment variances by working directly with customers to resolve account issues efficiently. • Communicate with vendors, clients, and independent contractors regarding payment status, account questions, and transaction details. • Prepare and execute recurring payment cycles, including monthly check runs, while keeping vendor files and disbursement records current. • Record customer deposits and monitor vendor spending to support accurate cash and expense tracking. • Assist with payroll-related support tasks and provide general accounting administration as needed. • Maintain complete and organized accounting data in QuickBooks Online, including transaction entry and record updates. • Perform reconciliations for accounts and bank activity, post journal entries, and support general ledger accuracy. • Partner with internal teams to help sustain efficient business operations and consistent financial reporting. • Contribute to accounting support for a growing organization that operates across multiple entities and service lines.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Sherman Oaks, California
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a fast-moving team in Sherman Oaks, California on a Contract basis. This position supports travel and expense operations by coordinating bookings, reviewing travel-related requests, and helping ensure spending aligns with approved budgets and company guidelines. The role is well suited for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable communicating clearly with employees in a high-volume environment. Responsibilities: • Coordinate airfare, hotel reservations, and group lodging arrangements to support employee travel needs. • Review travel requests for completeness, budget alignment, and proper approvals before processing them. • Enter approved travel and funding details into the designated expense or card management platform accurately and promptly. • Examine post-travel transactions to confirm charges are appropriate, documented, and coded to the correct general ledger categories. • Perform ongoing corporate card and expense reconciliation while resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Communicate with employees and stakeholders to clarify policy requirements, address missing information, and reinforce compliance expectations. • Support a high-demand travel and expense workload across a large employee population and international activity. • Maintain accurate records and follow established procedures while working efficiently under tight deadlines.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Sherman Oaks, California
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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

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, California
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a team in Santa Barbara, California in a Contract to Permanent position. This part-time role supports day-to-day accounting operations by handling financial records, assisting with payment activity, and helping maintain accurate account balances. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with both payables and receivables, has strong attention to detail, and can manage a steady flow of transactional work in a structured environment. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, assign accurate coding, and prepare payments in accordance with established timelines.• Maintain accounts receivable records by posting incoming payments, tracking outstanding balances, and supporting collection efforts.• Reconcile bank activity and investigate discrepancies to help ensure reliable financial reporting.• Enter accounting data into QuickBooks and other internal records with a high level of accuracy and consistency.• Coordinate payment-related tasks such as claim disbursements and wire transfers while following approval procedures.• Review account information regularly to identify errors, resolve mismatches, and keep ledgers current.• Assist with routine bookkeeping activities to support month-to-month accounting operations.• Communicate with internal teams, vendors, and customers regarding billing questions, payment status, and account updates.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, California
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Temporary to Hire
22.5 - 24 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Apply incoming payments accurately, investigate unapplied funds, and ensure deposits are recorded in the appropriate accounts. • Prepare and complete bank deposits while serving as the main point of contact for deposit-related banking questions, equipment concerns, and software issues. • Resolve returned payments, reconcile cash collections such as laundry revenue, and keep account balances current and accurate. • Review resident ledgers, explain account activity to clients with complex billing arrangements, and support timely account corrections. • Complete monthly billing updates, post charge adjustments, and conduct collection outreach when follow-up is needed. • Manage document scanning, electronic and physical filing, and records cleanup in accordance with established retention guidelines. • Coordinate lease setup for new residents and process occupancy changes with accuracy and attention to detail. • Support the property management team with assigned projects and maintain insurance tracking records in spreadsheets and property management systems. • Communicate with insurance carriers to confirm active coverage and verify compliance with management agreement requirements.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Santa Monica, California
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
**G/L accountant for Real Estate firm near West LA. ** Please send resume to Eric Herndon for consideration Growing real estate development firm seeking a General Ledger Accountant to join our small finance team and report directly to the CFO. Great opportunity for a public accountant looking to move into industry with strong mentorship, visibility, and reasonable work hours. Responsibilities: • Journal entries, accruals, and intercompany transactions • Balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities • Financial statement, consolidation, and cash flow preparation • CAM reconciliation support • Audit and tax return support • Maintain Excel schedules and workpapers Requirements: • 2+ years of public accounting experience (Audit, Assurance, or Tax) • Strong GL, accrual, and financial statement knowledge • Advanced Excel skills • Highly detail-oriented and self-motivated Preferred: • CPA or active CPA candidate
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chatsworth, California
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing manufacturing team in California. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant with a strong manufacturing background who can manage core accounting activities, support accurate reporting, and provide meaningful analysis to leadership. The position offers broad exposure to cost accounting, month-end close, and operational finance in a collaborative environment where accuracy and initiative are highly valued. Responsibilities:• Record incoming payments, manage invoicing activity, and help drive timely collection of outstanding receivables.• Evaluate customer credit documentation and produce aging reports that support effective monitoring of account balances.• Complete monthly bank reconciliations, oversee fixed asset records, and maintain accurate supporting schedules.• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and ensure the general ledger remains complete and reliable.• Prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and internal policies, including clear explanations of period-to-period fluctuations.• Partner with audit and operations teams during internal reviews, cycle counts, and physical inventory activities.• Analyze job cost data, develop variance schedules, and highlight issues requiring further review by management.• Contribute to annual budget preparation, deliver financial reporting and trend analysis, and recommend process improvements that strengthen accounting efficiency and accuracy.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Paula, California
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing agriculture-focused organization. This position supports high-volume payables operations and requires someone who can work accurately, communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, and contribute to efficient financial processes. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sound judgment, and the ability to stay organized while managing competing priorities. Responsibilities:• Oversee the accounts payable cycle from invoice intake through final payment, ensuring transactions are processed correctly and on schedule.• Review invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation, investigate mismatches, and coordinate resolutions with internal teams and vendors.• Handle a large volume of vendor invoices with close attention to coding accuracy, approval routing, and payment deadlines.• Maintain up-to-date vendor files and serve as a point of contact for supplier inquiries in both English and Spanish.• Prepare recurring payment batches, including checks and electronic disbursements, while confirming proper authorization and supporting documentation.• Reconcile accounts payable records to the general ledger and assist with month-end accounting activities as needed.• Track outstanding payables, review aging activity, and help ensure financial obligations are settled within agreed terms.• Support year-end reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation, and provide documentation for audit and compliance needs.• Work closely with purchasing, operations, and accounting personnel to improve coordination and strengthen payables processes.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Ventura, California
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Permanent / Full Time
54600 - 60840 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support the organization’s financial activities and help maintain accurate, compliant accounting practices in Ventura, California. This position plays a key role in day-to-day accounting, multi-fund financial tracking, payroll administration across varied employee groups, and the preparation of reports for leadership and board review. The successful candidate will bring strong nonprofit accounting knowledge, a careful approach to compliance, and the ability to partner effectively with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Responsibilities: • Oversee routine accounting activity by processing payables and receivables, posting journal entries, recording deposits, and completing account and bank reconciliations. • Track incoming revenue and expenses across multiple funds while maintaining accurate balances for prepaid items, deferred income, cash accounts, and other key ledger categories. • Administer payroll for salaried, hourly, seasonal, union, and contract workers, ensuring accurate wage calculations, time review, and related accrual entries. • Prepare and submit union-related payments, including dues, benefit contributions, pension obligations, and health plan remittances in accordance with applicable requirements. • Produce monthly financial statements, board-facing reporting, and ad hoc analyses to support informed decision-making by leadership. • Reconcile operational activity such as concession revenue, petty cash, and inventory records to support complete and reliable financial reporting. • Support annual audit readiness by assembling schedules, maintaining documentation, coordinating with external auditors, and assisting with workers’ compensation audit needs. • Complete required filings and compliance tasks, including 1099 reporting, business license renewals, workers’ compensation reports, and other regulatory submissions. • Help maintain sound internal controls, monitor financial procedures, manage insurance renewals and claims, and serve as a financial contact for vendors and payroll-related HR matters. • Partner with the retiring accountant during the onboarding period to ensure effective knowledge transfer and continuity of accounting operations.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accounting Manager

Thousand Oaks, California
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee a manufacturing operation in Thousand Oaks, California. This role will guide core accounting activities across multiple entities, strengthen financial controls, and help ensure accurate and timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep technical accounting knowledge, and a track record of improving processes within a complex manufacturing environment. Responsibilities:• Direct daily shared services accounting activities, including payables, receivables, ledger oversight, and intercompany transactions across multiple business units.• Lead monthly and annual close cycles by reviewing reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.• Safeguard the accuracy of financial data by monitoring general ledger activity and supporting the preparation of reliable financial statements.• Improve accounting workflows by identifying inefficiencies, introducing automation where practical, and promoting consistent procedures across entities.• Establish and track operational metrics and service expectations to measure team performance and support continuous improvement.• Partner with audit teams and internal stakeholders to prepare documentation, address inquiries, and maintain compliance with accounting standards and policies.• Work closely with finance, tax, procurement, operations, and IT teams to resolve accounting issues and support cross-functional initiatives.• Contribute to system enhancements, upgrades, and integrations that affect accounting processes and reporting capabilities.• Coach, develop, and assess accounting staff while building a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Ojai, California
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Ojai, California in a contract position with the potential to become permanent. This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable balancing accounting duties with order coordination and administrative support in a busy environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, a dependable work style, and the flexibility to learn new systems quickly while maintaining accurate financial and operational records. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage purchase orders and ensure accuracy throughout the order process</li><li>Support accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, payment tracking, and check deposits</li><li>Coordinate order management activities and maintain accurate customer and vendor records</li><li>Provide administrative support, including filing, documentation, and general office coordination</li><li>Assist with onboarding, employee records, and other light HR responsibilities</li><li>Utilize business systems and technology to support day to day operations</li><li>Collaborate across departments to ensure projects, orders, and administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time</li></ul>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

11 results for Entry Level Accountant in Ventura, CA