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13 results for Forensic Accountant in Ventura, CA

Accountant
  • Goleta, CA
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee monthly close activities and produce timely financial statements for corporate entities and real estate investment portfolios.<br>• Manage accounting records for investment-related entities, ensuring financial reporting is complete, accurate, and aligned with established standards.<br>• Calculate investor distribution amounts each quarter and support related financial documentation.<br>• Prepare tax-related schedules, annual filings, and forward-looking tax estimates in coordination with reporting needs.<br>• Create monthly budget-to-actual reports for departments and address questions related to spending, variances, and financial results.<br>• Record and post journal entries, maintain general ledger activity, and support the integrity of core accounting data.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet and income statement accounts while investigating and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoices, deposits, cash receipts, billings, expense reports, and payment transactions.<br>• Support payroll-related accounting by importing payroll data, reviewing payroll entries, and posting associated journal activity.<br>• Assist with year-end close, cash management tasks, internal control processes, and other accounting projects as needed.
  • 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Senior Accountant</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to support core accounting operations and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. This role is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, supporting close activities, preparing reconciliations, and providing financial analysis that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, reviewing account balances, and completing reconciliations on schedule.</li><li>Analyze general ledger activity to identify variances, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet accounts to ensure proper support and accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation in accordance with company policy and accounting standards.</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting by analyzing historical performance, trends, and operating results.</li><li>Perform financial and operational reviews to support internal controls, compliance efforts, and process improvements.</li><li>Prepare management reports, ad hoc analyses, and project-based financial reporting for leadership.</li><li>Support fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and related reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with sales tax reporting and other recurring compliance-related accounting activities.</li><li>Take on additional accounting projects and responsibilities as business needs evolve.</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Chatsworth, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20.881 - 26.37 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support a non-profit organization in Chatsworth, California through a Contract assignment. This role combines payables and receivables responsibilities and is ideal for someone who can manage financial details accurately while providing responsive support to vendors, consumers, and internal teams. The position focuses on invoice review, payment processing, account reconciliation, trust account oversight, and benefits-related financial administration. Success in this role requires strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to handle a steady volume of transactional work with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine vendor invoices and related records to confirm completeness, accuracy, and proper support before payment is issued.<br>• Prepare and process vendor disbursements, then investigate and resolve discrepancies to keep payment activity current and accurate.<br>• Calculate adjustments tied to retroactive rate changes, including overpayments and underpayments, and ensure corrections are properly recorded.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for billing and payment questions from vendors and staff, delivering timely and attentive assistance.<br>• Guide vendors on invoicing expectations and provide practical support on required software and submission procedures.<br>• Monitor trust accounts and subsidiary ledgers, performing detailed reconciliations to maintain accurate balances and reporting.<br>• Complete documentation and reporting related to third-party benefits and follow through on application requirements.<br>• Draft and process agreements for residential vendors while maintaining organized financial records tied to those contracts.<br>• Oversee receivables activity, reconcile outstanding balances, and respond to questions involving trust accounts and benefit-related transactions.
  • 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Ventura, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 54600 - 60840 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting activity, including payables, receivables, cash deposits, general ledger entries, and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple funds, ensuring revenue, prepaid items, deferred balances, and related accounts are properly tracked.</p><p>• Process payroll for a varied workforce that includes salaried, hourly, seasonal, union, and contract personnel while confirming time records and payroll accuracy.</p><p>• Administer union-related financial obligations by preparing required benefit payments, dues, fees, and related contribution reporting.</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial statements, board-facing reports, and ad hoc analysis to support organizational planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Reconcile operational financial activity such as concession revenue, petty cash, and inventory-related balances.</p><p>• Support audit and compliance requirements by assembling schedules, coordinating documentation, managing 1099 reporting, and completing regulatory filings.</p><p>• Monitor insurance renewals, assist with claims activity, maintain financial procedures and internal controls, and support knowledge transfer during role transition.</p><p>• Serve as a payroll and finance resource to leadership, external partners, and vendors on matters related to accounting operations and compliance.p</p>
  • 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Santa Paula, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the accounts payable cycle from invoice intake through final payment, ensuring transactions are processed correctly and on schedule.</p><p>• Review invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation, investigate mismatches, and coordinate resolutions with internal teams and vendors.</p><p>• Handle a large volume of vendor invoices with close attention to coding accuracy, approval routing, and payment deadlines.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date vendor files and serve as a point of contact for supplier inquiries in both English and Spanish.</p><p>• Prepare recurring payment batches, including checks and electronic disbursements, while confirming proper authorization and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts payable records to the general ledger and assist with month-end accounting activities as needed.</p><p>• Track outstanding payables, review aging activity, and help ensure financial obligations are settled within agreed terms.</p><p>• Support year-end reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation, and provide documentation for audit and compliance needs.</p><p>• Work closely with purchasing, operations, and accounting personnel to improve coordination and strengthen payables processes.</p>
  • 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, maintaining the general ledger, and assisting with month-end and year-end close. This role helps ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with company policies, and timely completion of accounting activities.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other general ledger accounts.</li><li>Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Maintain supporting schedules and account reconciliations.</li><li>Review financial data for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll-related accounting as needed.</li><li>Prepare reports, analyses, and supporting documentation for management and auditors.</li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.</li><li>Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and special projects as assigned.</li><li>Perform other related duties as needed.</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Agoura Hills, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 31.35 - 36.3 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team in California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys bringing accuracy and structure to daily financial operations, with a strong emphasis on account reconciliation and general ledger integrity. The role will also contribute to selected accounts payable, collections, and tax-related activities while working in NetSuite within an environment that still relies on several manual processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform detailed reconciliations between general ledger accounts and supporting subledger activity to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while helping ensure balances are properly recorded and supported by documentation.<br>• Provide day-to-day assistance with accounts payable tasks, including reviewing invoice-related information and supporting payment processing workflows.<br>• Support collection efforts through internal follow-up, reporting, and account review without direct outreach to customers or clients.<br>• Assist with preparing and handling corporate and sales tax return documentation in accordance with reporting requirements.<br>• Use NetSuite to manage accounting activity, track transactions, and maintain organized financial data.<br>• Contribute to invoice processing and accounts payable automation workflows by validating system-captured data and resolving exceptions as needed.<br>• Help strengthen accounting operations by working through manual procedures carefully and recommending more efficient approaches where appropriate.
  • 2026-09-14T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chatsworth, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record incoming payments, manage invoicing activity, and help drive timely collection of outstanding receivables.</p><p>• Evaluate customer credit documentation and produce aging reports that support effective monitoring of account balances.</p><p>• Complete monthly bank reconciliations, oversee fixed asset records, and maintain accurate supporting schedules.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and ensure the general ledger remains complete and reliable.</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and internal policies, including clear explanations of period-to-period fluctuations.</p><p>• Partner with audit and operations teams during internal reviews, cycle counts, and physical inventory activities.</p><p>• Analyze job cost data, develop variance schedules, and highlight issues requiring further review by management.</p><p>• Contribute to annual budget preparation, deliver financial reporting and trend analysis, and recommend process improvements that strengthen accounting efficiency and accuracy.</p>
  • 2026-09-08T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Ventura, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused organization in Ventura, California. This role will oversee product costing, analyze production-related financial performance, and provide clear insights that support operational and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard cost accounting, month-end reporting, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain accurate standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead, and investigate cost variances to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.<br>• Prepare recurring monthly financial reporting packages that highlight performance patterns, key cost drivers, and practical recommendations for management review.<br>• Analyze manufacturing variances and cost of goods sold on a monthly basis, translating data into meaningful findings for finance and operations leaders.<br>• Review and update product costing for new items as well as existing inventory to ensure costing assumptions remain current and reliable.<br>• Assist with external audit activities by organizing supporting documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting standards.<br>• Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver ad hoc analysis that supports planning, decision-making, and strategic business initiatives.<br>• Utilize financial and ERP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Navision, to manage cost data and improve reporting accuracy.<br>• Leverage advanced Excel capabilities to perform detailed financial modeling, reconciliations, and cost analysis in a manufacturing setting.
  • 2026-09-08T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Oxnard, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Oxnard, California. This role is responsible for strengthening cost accounting practices, supporting accurate financial reporting, and helping maintain compliance within a manufacturing environment. The position also contributes to inventory and margin analysis, close activities, and ongoing process enhancements that improve operational and financial performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities related to inventory, cost of sales, and revenue reporting, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Review product costing, standard costs, and manufacturing-related financial data to ensure accuracy and alignment with company policies and applicable accounting guidance.</p><p>• Prepare and interpret gross margin and variance analyses to identify trends, explain performance results, and support business decisions.</p><p>• Coordinate physical inventory reviews and audit support activities while helping maintain reliable inventory records and strong internal controls.</p><p>• Provide guidance and day-to-day oversight to cost accounting and estimating staff, supporting development in technical and government cost accounting practices.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams in finance and operations to improve costing methods, reporting quality, and overall efficiency.</p><p>• Support internal and external audit requests by supplying documentation, explaining accounting treatment, and helping address compliance requirements.</p><p>• Use Oracle and advanced Excel tools to analyze financial information, maintain reporting accuracy, and streamline recurring accounting processes.Senior</p>
  • 2026-08-18T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare items for approval before payment is issued.</p><p>• Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Enter and code invoices correctly within the accounting system while maintaining organized documentation for audit readiness.</p><p>• Review employee expense submissions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance before reimbursement processing.</p><p>• Use Excel to record reconciliations, financial activity, update reports, and assist with routine accounting analysis.</p><p>• Support month-end accounting tasks by identifying discrepancies, researching variances, and helping resolve issues promptly.</p>
  • 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Apply incoming payments accurately, investigate unapplied funds, and ensure deposits are recorded in the appropriate accounts.<br>• Prepare and complete bank deposits while serving as the main point of contact for deposit-related banking questions, equipment concerns, and software issues.<br>• Resolve returned payments, reconcile cash collections such as laundry revenue, and keep account balances current and accurate.<br>• Review resident ledgers, explain account activity to clients with complex billing arrangements, and support timely account corrections.<br>• Complete monthly billing updates, post charge adjustments, and conduct collection outreach when follow-up is needed.<br>• Manage document scanning, electronic and physical filing, and records cleanup in accordance with established retention guidelines.<br>• Coordinate lease setup for new residents and process occupancy changes with accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Support the property management team with assigned projects and maintain insurance tracking records in spreadsheets and property management systems.<br>• Communicate with insurance carriers to confirm active coverage and verify compliance with management agreement requirements.
  • 2026-09-16T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Oxnard, CA
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct district-level accounting activities and monitor day-to-day financial performance to support accurate and efficient operations.<br>• Prepare and review monthly financial reports to ensure records are complete, timely, and aligned with reporting standards.<br>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes to help management make informed financial decisions.<br>• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting and clerical team members to strengthen performance and support focused growth.<br>• Partner with operational leaders by delivering financial guidance, performance analysis, and practical recommendations.<br>• Contribute to business case evaluations by building return-on-investment models and assessing financial risk for new opportunities.<br>• Support initiatives that improve working capital by tracking key drivers and collaborating with finance and operations teams.<br>• Oversee core accounting tasks such as general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.<br>• Assist with audit preparation and respond to financial information requests as needed.<br>• Carry out additional accounting and finance responsibilities in support of district objectives.
  • 2026-09-14T00:00:00Z