Entry Level Jr Staff Accountant Jobs in Ventura, CA

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Staff Accountant

Santa Paula, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle, from receiving vendor invoices through coding, routing, and final payment processing.• Handle a large volume of invoices with close attention to accuracy, deadlines, and supporting documentation.• Review purchase orders, invoices, and receiving records to confirm alignment and investigate any mismatches before payment.• Maintain vendor account information and respond to supplier questions professionally in both English and Spanish.• Coordinate recurring payment activity, including weekly check runs, electronic payments, and wire transfers.• Reconcile accounts payable records to the general ledger and contribute to month-end closing activities.• Track outstanding payables, review aging reports, and help ensure obligations are settled within agreed terms.• Assist with year-end reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation, and support audit-related documentation requests.• Work closely with purchasing, operations, and accounting partners to address issues, strengthen controls, and improve processes.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Simi Valley, CA
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Temporary to Hire
35.15 - 40.7 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Maintain financial records and produce routine reports that support accurate and timely accounting operations • Reconcile bank activity and balance sheet accounts, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies within the general ledger • Contribute to monthly and annual closing activities by preparing supporting schedules, reviewing account activity, and posting necessary adjustments • Process payables and receivables transactions while helping ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation • Record journal entries and complete account reconciliations to support the integrity of financial statements • Assist with budgeting and forecasting by compiling financial information and providing analysis for planning purposes • Support audit preparation by organizing requested documentation, assembling reports, and responding to accounting-related inquiries • Prepare sales tax filings and other required regulatory submissions in accordance with reporting deadlines • Partner with internal teams on finance-related matters, including payroll-related entries, expense reporting, and process improvement initiatives
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Malibu, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Malibu, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy across multiple entities and property-related accounts. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across payables, reconciliations, and general ledger activities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process a large volume of accounts payable transactions with careful attention to accuracy, approvals, and deadlines. • Review and maintain vendor documentation, including W-9 records and 1099 reporting requirements, to support year-end compliance. • Assign invoices to the correct general ledger accounts, entities, and properties to ensure proper financial tracking. • Prepare and complete bank, credit card, and cash reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly. • Assist with wire activity and related accounting entries while maintaining organized supporting documentation. • Record journal entries and support ongoing general ledger maintenance to keep financial records current and accurate. • Analyze accounting data in spreadsheets, using tools such as pivot tables to manage larger data sets and identify exceptions. • Support tax-related accounting activities, including coordination for corporate tax and sales tax reporting as needed.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Sr. Internal Auditor

Calabasas, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join a retail organization in California. In this role, you will help strengthen financial and operational controls by partnering with audit leadership, business stakeholders, and external auditors. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to compliance efforts, operational reviews, and advisory work while supporting a well-organized and effective audit function. Responsibilities: • Partner with internal audit leadership to carry out annual compliance activities, including process walkthroughs and testing of internal controls tied to financial reporting. • Monitor identified control issues and help drive timely corrective actions by coordinating follow-up efforts with relevant business teams. • Build productive working relationships with external auditors by organizing walkthrough sessions, aligning schedules, and supplying supporting documentation for audit procedures. • Contribute to the preparation and delivery of operational audits and consulting engagements across key business areas. • Administer the department’s audit management platform, maintaining accurate records, status updates, and reporting outputs. • Execute assigned portions of audit projects with thorough workpapers and documentation that meet established internal audit standards. • Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, identifying gaps and communicating observations in a clear and precise manner.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Santa Monica, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Payroll Manager (Remote after Training) | Hospitality Industry We're partnering with a well-established luxury hospitality organization to identify a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for approximately 400 employees across multiple locations.This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with hospitality, restaurant, union, employee payroll experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while partnering closely with HR and Finance. 📍 Location: Initial onsite training in Santa Monica (flexible hybrid training available), then fully remote💰 Compensation: $80,000-$90,000 base salary What You'll Do<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>What We're Looking For:✅ Hospitality, restaurant, or hotel payroll experience✅ Experience processing payroll for tipped and/or union employees✅ UKG or ADP Workforce Now experience✅ Strong communication skills and confident presence✅ Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities✅ Payroll, accounting, or finance background preferred Benefits<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>
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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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.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Ventura, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounting activities including cost analysis, fixed assets, and general ledger functions to ensure reliable and timely financial records.• Oversee the monthly close cycle, review journal entries and reconciliations, and help deliver accurate financial statements within established deadlines.• Manage and support accounting staff, providing direction, quality review, and coaching to promote accuracy and accountability.• Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts and annual budgets, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improved financial performance.• Review weekly disbursements and cash reconciliations to strengthen cash management practices and maintain appropriate financial controls.• Monitor sales and use tax activity and coordinate filings to support compliance with applicable regulations.• Partner with operational and finance leaders to develop, track, and refine key performance indicators that support business goals.• Maintain adherence to internal accounting policies, control standards, and government contract requirements where applicable.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Ventura, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Lead and mentor property accounting staff by assigning work, reviewing output, and providing coaching that supports accurate and timely completion of financial tasks.• Direct accounting activities across the property portfolio, including payables, receivables, ledger maintenance, adjusting entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles to deliver complete and accurate property-level financial statements on schedule.• Monitor adherence to organizational guidelines, lender obligations, grant conditions, and regulatory financial reporting standards.• Partner with operational teams on annual budget development, compare actual performance to plan, and investigate variances to highlight issues and recommend solutions.• Track operating cash activity on a recurring basis to help ensure sufficient funds, timely disbursements, and compliance with cash management expectations.• Review accounting for rent collections, subsidy payments, tenant balances, and other revenue streams while coordinating with property management and compliance personnel.• Manage accounting and reconciliation for reserve accounts, escrow balances, restricted cash, and other designated funds in accordance with applicable restrictions.• Support audits, tax-related reporting, and year-end documentation by preparing schedules and maintaining organized financial records and audit support.• Provide backup coverage for other accounting leadership needs and contribute to special projects or process improvement initiatives as assigned
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

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