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5 results for Forensic Accountant in Ventura, CA

Staff Accountant
  • Goleta, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 43 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Santa Barbara, California. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who can manage day-to-day ledger activity, contribute to tax-related reporting, and help maintain accurate financial records. The successful candidate will work across general accounting functions while using strong Excel skills to analyze data, reconcile accounts, and support timely financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and record journal entries to keep financial data accurate and up to date across the general ledger.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances to support reliable month-end and period-close activities.</p><p>• Assist with corporate tax matters, including support for tax filings, documentation, and return preparation.</p><p>• Manage sales tax tracking and reporting to help ensure compliance with applicable regulations and deadlines.</p><p>• Analyze financial results and identify fluctuations by using spreadsheet models, formulas, and variance analysis techniques.</p><p>• Support the preparation of financial statements and related schedules for internal review and business reporting.</p><p>• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation to strengthen audit readiness and internal control practices.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather financial information, clarify account activity, and improve reporting accuracy.</p>
  • 2026-08-17T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Malibu, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for someone who can manage core accounting operations, support accurate financial reporting, and help maintain strong internal financial controls. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to daily accounting activities while partnering across teams on reporting, analysis, and process-driven initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>·   Responsible for full cycle Accounts Payable (AP): invoice and payment processing, aging report review, 1099 preparation, discrepancy resolution, vendor management</p><p>·   Prepare standard and non-standard journal entries (intercompany transactions)</p><p>·   Performing variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations</p><p>·   Prepare Bank Reconciliations</p><p>·   Prepare Financial Statements</p><p>·   Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules</p><p>·   Support month-end and year-end close process</p><p>·   Cashflows and budgets</p><p>·   Coordinating more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and tax team or with other departments</p><p>·   Perform special projects as assigned</p><p>·   Handle various other duties as delegated by Management</p><p>·   Follow all organizational systems, programs, training, policies and procedures as required and complies with relevant legal mandates. Seek guidance as required </p><p>·   Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner</p>
  • 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Ventura, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Ventura, California. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can interpret cost data, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide practical recommendations that support business decisions. The position will play a key part in monitoring product costs, explaining financial performance, and collaborating with operational leaders to improve visibility into manufacturing results. NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred. <br> Responsibilities: • Analyze material, labor, and overhead activity within the standard costing framework and investigate cost variances to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions. • Prepare recurring monthly financial reports, highlight notable performance patterns, and translate findings into meaningful insights for leadership. • Develop thorough month-end reviews of manufacturing variances and cost of goods sold to support accurate financial reporting. • Maintain and revise product cost data for new items as well as existing inventory to ensure costing reflects current production realities. • Assist with external audit activities by organizing required documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting standards. • Work closely with finance, operations, and leadership teams on special analyses, budgeting support, and broader business initiatives. • Use systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel tools to manage data, reporting, and cost analysis processes.
  • 2026-07-31T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations for a company based in Santa Barbara, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can maintain accurate financial records, manage core bookkeeping activities, and contribute to a smooth month-end close process. The role requires a strong grasp of general ledger activity, reconciliations, and transaction processing, along with the ability to work confidently in QuickBooks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain financial records by posting journal entries and keeping general ledger activity accurate and current.<br>• Assist with month-end close by preparing supporting schedules, reviewing balances, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Perform account reconciliations to confirm that financial data is complete, accurate, and properly documented.<br>• Complete bank reconciliations regularly and investigate variances between bank activity and internal records.<br>• Process accounts payable transactions, verify supporting documentation, and help ensure timely vendor payments.<br>• Manage accounts receivable activity by recording incoming payments, tracking outstanding balances, and following up when needed.<br>• Support budget tracking by comparing actual results to planned spending and identifying notable differences.<br>• Use QuickBooks to enter, organize, and report financial information for routine accounting operations.
  • 2026-08-18T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Ventura, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 95000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead financial operations supporting affordable housing development and nonprofit corporate accounting in Ventura, California. This role will guide day-to-day accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help ensure compliance with funding, lending, and organizational requirements. The position works closely with internal teams to support development projects, construction-related transactions, and broader corporate financial oversight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and mentor accounting team members responsible for development and corporate finance activities, providing direction, coaching, and review of day-to-day work.<br>• Manage accounting across affordable housing projects and organizational operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and reported in a timely manner.<br>• Monitor project cost records, funding allocations, and budget activity to maintain clear financial visibility across active development initiatives.<br>• Oversee construction-related accounting functions, including payment processing, receivables, draw documentation, and lender billing support.<br>• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entry review, and preparation of financial statements.<br>• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts while producing analysis on financial performance, budget variances, and operational trends.<br>• Administer accounting for grants, loans, and restricted funding sources, ensuring documentation and reporting meet agency, lender, and partner expectations.<br>• Coordinate audit support, tax-related schedules, information reporting, and compliance reviews while reinforcing internal controls and process improvements.<br>• Provide operational support for cash management, forecasting, payroll coordination, and treasury-related tasks as business needs require.<br>• Serve as backup coverage for other accounting leadership responsibilities and contribute to special projects or assigned initiatives.
  • 2026-07-27T00:00:00Z