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11 results for Entry Level Staff Accountant in Ventura, CA

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 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, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
54600 - 60840 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a part-time Staff Accountant (30 hours per week) to support the organization’s financial health through accurate accounting, compliant payroll processing, and dependable reporting in Ventura, California. This position plays a key role in managing day-to-day finance activities across multiple funds while partnering with leadership to provide clear insight into financial performance. The ideal candidate brings nonprofit accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain strong controls in a mission-focused environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee daily accounting activity, including payables, receivables, cash deposits, general ledger entries, and account reconciliations.• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple funds, ensuring revenue, prepaid items, deferred balances, and related accounts are properly tracked.• Process payroll for a varied workforce that includes salaried, hourly, seasonal, union, and contract personnel while confirming time records and payroll accuracy.• Administer union-related financial obligations by preparing required benefit payments, dues, fees, and related contribution reporting.• Prepare monthly financial statements, board-facing reports, and ad hoc analysis to support organizational planning and decision-making.• Reconcile operational financial activity such as concession revenue, petty cash, and inventory-related balances.• Support audit and compliance requirements by assembling schedules, coordinating documentation, managing 1099 reporting, and completing regulatory filings.• Monitor insurance renewals, assist with claims activity, maintain financial procedures and internal controls, and support knowledge transfer during role transition.• Serve as a payroll and finance resource to leadership, external partners, and vendors on matters related to accounting operations and compliance.p
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 42 USD / Hourly
A company is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join the finance team in Santa Barbara, California. This role is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger adjustments.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes. </li><li>Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts. </li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed. </li><li>Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for internal stakeholders and external auditors. </li><li>Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions. </li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable accounting regulations. </li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. </li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy. </li></ul>Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, payroll, and leadership teams.
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chatsworth, CA
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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.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Santa Barbara, California. This role is well suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling both payables and receivables in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will help maintain accurate financial records, process transactions efficiently, and contribute to smooth accounting workflows using Workday and Excel. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare items for approval before payment is issued.• Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date.• Enter and code invoices correctly within the accounting system while maintaining organized documentation for audit readiness.• Review employee expense submissions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance before reimbursement processing.• Use Excel to record reconciliations, financial activity, update reports, and assist with routine accounting analysis.• Support month-end accounting tasks by identifying discrepancies, researching variances, and helping resolve issues promptly.
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our team in Santa Barbara, California on a Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations by handling payables, cash activity, financial records, and administrative coordination. The ideal candidate brings a strong attention to detail, comfort working with accounting systems, and the ability to support multiple finance processes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Review and process vendor invoices accurately, ensuring payments are prepared on time and in accordance with approval procedures. • Maintain supplier documentation, including tax forms and reporting records, and assist with year-end 1099 preparation. • Prepare check runs, secure necessary authorizations, and keep payment activity organized for audit readiness. • Track petty cash activity, reconcile balances, and preserve clear supporting documentation for all transactions. • Record daily receipts, deposits, and other incoming funds while reconciling activity within the accounting system. • Enter contributions, membership payments, and sales-related transactions into financial records with a high degree of accuracy. • Monitor available cash, prepare bank deposits, and help manage cash boxes to support operational needs. • Assist with pension and planned giving disbursements, payroll backup tasks, audit preparation, staff guidance on payable procedures, and additional support for the Controller and finance team as needed.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Goleta, CA
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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. Responsibilities: • Oversee monthly close activities and produce timely financial statements for corporate entities and real estate investment portfolios. • Manage accounting records for investment-related entities, ensuring financial reporting is complete, accurate, and aligned with established standards. • Calculate investor distribution amounts each quarter and support related financial documentation. • Prepare tax-related schedules, annual filings, and forward-looking tax estimates in coordination with reporting needs. • Create monthly budget-to-actual reports for departments and address questions related to spending, variances, and financial results. • Record and post journal entries, maintain general ledger activity, and support the integrity of core accounting data. • Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet and income statement accounts while investigating and resolving discrepancies. • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoices, deposits, cash receipts, billings, expense reports, and payment transactions. • Support payroll-related accounting by importing payroll data, reviewing payroll entries, and posting associated journal activity. • Assist with year-end close, cash management tasks, internal control processes, and other accounting projects as needed.
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a contract opportunity based in Santa Barbara, California. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, approachable, and confident managing invoice processing, coding accuracy, and vendor payments across multiple departments. The position requires strong follow-through, careful review of financial details, and the ability to work collaboratively while keeping payment schedules on track. Responsibilities:• Process invoices from receipt through payment, ensuring entries are complete, accurate, and aligned with established approval workflows.• Assign general ledger codes, validate supporting details, and review system-generated data to confirm transactions have been recorded correctly.• Coordinate with department leaders to obtain timely approvals and resolve questions related to invoice status, coding, or payment handling.• Execute recurring payment runs each week, including ACH transactions, check disbursements, and payments issued through online vendor portals.• Manage payments across multiple bank accounts while maintaining accuracy, proper documentation, and audit-ready records.• Handle credit memos and other payment adjustments, making sure vendor balances and internal records remain up to date.• Use Excel tools, including pivot tables, to organize payment activity, track exceptions, and support reporting needs.• Provide dependable support during process updates or training periods, adapting quickly to new workflows and team expectations.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
A company is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join the team in Santa Barbara, California. This role is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, assisting with compliance, and supporting employee inquiries related to pay and deductions. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and able to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Process payroll for employees in an accurate and timely manner.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure employee data is current and accurate.</li><li>Review timesheets, wage calculations, deductions, and tax withholdings for accuracy. </li><li>Assist with payroll-related reporting and reconciliations. </li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, benefits deductions, and payroll procedures. </li><li>Help ensure compliance with company policies and applicable payroll laws and regulations. </li><li>Coordinate with human resources, accounting, and management teams as needed. </li><li>Support payroll audits and provide documentation when requested. </li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including tax forms and related reporting. </li><li>Identify discrepancies and help resolve payroll issues in a timely manner. </li></ul>
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Oxnard, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead financial operations for the district in Oxnard, California. This role is responsible for maintaining strong accounting practices, guiding budget and forecast activities, and providing reliable financial insight to support operational decisions. The ideal candidate brings leadership ability, strong technical accounting knowledge, and a hands-on approach to reporting, analysis, and team development. Responsibilities: • Direct district-level accounting activities and monitor day-to-day financial performance to support accurate and efficient operations. • Prepare and review monthly financial reports to ensure records are complete, timely, and aligned with reporting standards. • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes to help management make informed financial decisions. • Supervise, coach, and develop accounting and clerical team members to strengthen performance and support focused growth. • Partner with operational leaders by delivering financial guidance, performance analysis, and practical recommendations. • Contribute to business case evaluations by building return-on-investment models and assessing financial risk for new opportunities. • Support initiatives that improve working capital by tracking key drivers and collaborating with finance and operations teams. • Oversee core accounting tasks such as general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. • Assist with audit preparation and respond to financial information requests as needed. • Carry out additional accounting and finance responsibilities in support of district objectives.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
34 - 40 USD / Hourly
A company is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations in Santa Barbara, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with reporting to help ensure smooth accounting operations and compliance with company policies. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are recorded properly</li><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions</li><li>Perform bank and credit card reconciliations on a regular basis</li><li>Maintain and update the general ledger</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and related recordkeeping</li><li>Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management</li><li>Monitor account balances and identify discrepancies or errors for resolution</li><li>Support month-end and year-end closing activities</li><li>Help ensure compliance with company policies and basic accounting procedures</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external partners as needed</li></ul>
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z