We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a team in California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment supporting a large employee population. The right candidate will bring strong knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, payroll compliance, and payroll systems while delivering dependable service to employees and internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.<br>• Handle multi-state payroll activities while applying applicable wage and hour rules, tax requirements, and payroll regulations.<br>• Review employee time records for completeness and accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and validate approvals before each payroll cycle.<br>• Manage bi-monthly payroll schedules and maintain payroll data within systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Paylocity.<br>• Calculate earnings, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.<br>• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal partners, providing clear guidance on pay, deductions, and timekeeping matters.<br>• Maintain payroll records and support audits, reporting needs, and reconciliations with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><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>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate payroll operations while providing day-to-day support across core human resources activities. This position plays an important role in maintaining compliance with California employment requirements, supporting employees throughout the employment lifecycle, and safeguarding sensitive information. Based in Ventura, California, the role is ideal for an individual who combines strong payroll knowledge with broad HR coordination experience.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of more than 400 employees across varying pay cycles, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review and process earnings and deductions such as incentive pay, commissions, benefit withholdings, and garnishments while resolving inconsistencies before payroll is finalized.<br>• Maintain organized payroll and employee records within HR and payroll platforms, keeping data current, accurate, and audit-ready.<br>• Reconcile payroll-related reports, support tax reporting activities, and assist with balancing payroll information to general ledger accounts.<br>• Partner with internal teams and external providers during payroll audits and year-end activities, including preparation for wage reporting requirements.<br>• Respond to employee questions related to pay, investigate discrepancies, and provide timely issue resolution with a high level of confidentiality.<br>• Support onboarding, orientation, employee status changes, and separation processes while ensuring personnel documentation meets policy and legal standards.<br>• Assist with benefits coordination, leave administration, workers' compensation matters, employee relations support, and recruiting logistics such as interview scheduling and new employee processing.
<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>
<p>A company is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join the finance team in <strong>Santa Barbara, California</strong>. 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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p>Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, payroll, and leadership teams. </p>
<p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of a boutique organization in California. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can keep records accurate, produce timely reporting, and help maintain sound financial controls in a hospitality setting. The role requires hands-on experience with day-to-day accounting activities, strong attention to detail, and comfort working with QuickBooks Desktop and MS Excel.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle daily accounting activity across payables, receivables, and cash transactions to keep financial records complete and current.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by recording journal entries, reviewing account activity, and posting adjustments when needed.</p><p>• Complete account reconciliations on a regular basis to verify balances and resolve discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Prepare recurring financial reports, including weekly summaries and month-end statements, for operational and management review.</p><p>• Support the month-end close process by organizing supporting documentation and ensuring deadlines are met.</p><p>• Monitor accounting accuracy and help uphold compliance with company policies, standard accounting practices, and applicable tax requirements.</p><p>• Use QuickBooks Desktop and Excel to track transactions, analyze results, and improve reporting efficiency.</p>
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.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a property portfolio in Sherman Oaks, California. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage core financial processes accurately while keeping deadlines on track. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in property accounting, strong month-end close capabilities, and confidence working within a general ledger environment using Yardi software.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily cash activity, including recording bank deposits and maintaining accurate deposit documentation.<br>• Process incoming and outgoing mail related to accounting and financial transactions in a timely manner.<br>• Administer accounts payable functions, including recurring disbursements, invoice review, and payment scheduling.<br>• Post monthly rent charges and apply late fees to tenant accounts in accordance with established procedures.<br>• Prepare and print checks while ensuring supporting records are complete and properly coded.<br>• Record charter rebates, insurance refunds, property tax activity, and other financial adjustments with accuracy.<br>• Support payroll processing and maintain accounting entries tied to compensation-related transactions.<br>• Prepare 1099 reporting and assist with year-end requirements, monthly close activities, journal entries, and management fee calculations.<br>• Handle specialized billing or markup entries, including euro-related adjustments, and maintain appropriate backup documentation.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our manufacturing team in California. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who enjoys owning core accounting activities, partnering across departments, and turning financial data into actionable insight. You will support accurate reporting, strengthen cost and inventory controls, and contribute to the efficiency of day-to-day accounting operations in a manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage key aspects of the monthly close cycle, including journal entries, reconciliations, and maintenance of the general ledger.</p><p>• Record customer payments, issue invoices, and assist with receivables follow-up to support healthy cash flow.</p><p>• Review aging activity, evaluate credit-related information, and help maintain sound accounts receivable practices.</p><p>• Prepare bank reconciliations, monitor fixed assets, and ensure supporting records remain accurate and current.</p><p>• Produce monthly financial statements, investigate fluctuations, and summarize variance drivers for leadership review.</p><p>• Examine job costing and cost performance trends to highlight discrepancies and support operational decision-making.</p><p>• Partner with teams such as shipping, sales, and management to provide timely financial information and analysis.</p><p>• Assist with audits, inventory counts, and compliance-related documentation while helping improve accounting processes and reporting accuracy.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process invoices from receipt through payment, ensuring entries are complete, accurate, and aligned with established approval workflows.</p><p>• Assign general ledger codes, validate supporting details, and review system-generated data to confirm transactions have been recorded correctly.</p><p>• Coordinate with department leaders to obtain timely approvals and resolve questions related to invoice status, coding, or payment handling.</p><p>• Execute recurring payment runs each week, including ACH transactions, check disbursements, and payments issued through online vendor portals.</p><p>• Manage payments across multiple bank accounts while maintaining accuracy, proper documentation, and audit-ready records.</p><p>• Handle credit memos and other payment adjustments, making sure vendor balances and internal records remain up to date.</p><p>• Use Excel tools, including pivot tables, to organize payment activity, track exceptions, and support reporting needs.</p><p>• Provide dependable support during process updates or training periods, adapting quickly to new workflows and team expectations.</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Los Angeles, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position is ideal for someone who brings recent end-to-end accounts payable experience, works confidently in NetSuite, and understands the pace and precision required in a production-focused environment. The person in this role will help keep vendor invoicing, payment activity, and financial records accurate, organized, and on schedule.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle by reviewing incoming vendor invoices and preparing them for timely processing.<br>• Verify billing details, assign appropriate account coding, and resolve discrepancies before entries are finalized.<br>• Record and post payables transactions accurately in NetSuite while maintaining consistency across supporting documentation.<br>• Reconcile invoices against purchase orders and receiving records through three-way matching procedures.<br>• Coordinate payment processing to ensure vendors are paid correctly and within established deadlines.<br>• Maintain organized accounts payable files and supporting records for tracking, audit readiness, and internal reference.<br>• Prepare and update Excel-based reports to monitor payable activity and support department reporting needs.<br>• Provide day-to-day assistance with accounts payable operations and help keep workflows moving efficiently.
<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>
<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>
We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to support a busy organization in Ventura, California through a Contract position. This role will oversee core accounting activities, including payment processing, payroll coordination, scholarship disbursements, and donation-related reconciliations. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping knowledge, accuracy in financial recordkeeping, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage vendor payments through online bill pay and prepare checks for mailing when needed.<br>• Partner with Human Resources to support payroll-related activities for a workforce of 21 employees, including both hourly and salaried staff.<br>• Process required payments to CalPERS and maintain accurate supporting records.<br>• Administer scholarship disbursements by preparing payment checks, tracking installment schedules, and reconciling awarded amounts.<br>• Handle a high volume of seasonal scholarship payouts with close attention to timing and accuracy.<br>• Reconcile donation activity each month between QuickBooks and Raiser’s Edge to ensure complete and accurate reporting.<br>• Record and monitor incoming donations, maintaining organized financial documentation for regular contribution activity.<br>• Support day-to-day bookkeeping functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><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>
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.
We are looking for an organized Accounting/Administrative specialist to support daily financial and office operations in California. This contract opportunity has the potential to become long term and is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing accounting tasks with administrative coordination in a fast-paced construction environment. The person in this role will help maintain accurate records, assist with reporting, and provide dependable support for billing, payroll documentation, and general office needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage incoming invoices and customer billings while helping maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records.<br>• Update budgets and cost tracking documents to support project oversight and financial visibility.<br>• Prepare and maintain cost-to-complete worksheets, labor status reporting, and other recurring operational summaries.<br>• Assist with payroll-related documentation, including certified payroll records and year-end 1099 support.<br>• Set up new jobs in internal records and organize bid-related files, including digital folders and result tracking materials.<br>• Process credit applications, preliminary notice requests, certificates of insurance, and apprenticeship-related paperwork.<br>• Coordinate monthly equipment reporting, distribute equipment lists, and track returns as information is received.<br>• Enter recurring general ledger items, support monthly vendor billing activities, and help maintain accurate bookkeeping records.<br>• Provide administrative assistance such as printing plans and specifications, preparing photo books, handling mail, and supporting notary-related needs when required.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Accountant to join a public accounting and business advisory firm in Westlake Village, California. This role supports a diverse client base through tax preparation, accounting assistance, and related financial services in a collaborative office setting. The position offers exposure to both tax and general accounting work, along with opportunities to build expertise in a fast-paced, technology-focused environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and business entities with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p>• Examine financial records, tax documents, and supporting schedules to identify missing information and resolve discrepancies before filing.</p><p>• Produce required tax filings, reports, and related documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and deadlines.</p><p>• Communicate with clients in a clear and courteous manner to gather information, answer questions, and address tax-related matters.</p><p>• Support tax planning efforts by assisting with projections, year-end estimates, and other advisory work.</p><p>• Complete month-end and period-end accounting activities by following established procedures and review checklists.</p><p>• Maintain well-organized electronic workpapers and client files within a paperless environment.</p><p>• Contribute to bookkeeping, accounting, consulting, and other special assignments as business needs require.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented tax specialist to join a public accounting team in California. This position supports a broad client portfolio and combines tax return preparation with accounting-related work to help deliver accurate, timely service. The role is well suited for someone who is comfortable working across multiple entity types and enjoys producing organized, high-quality work in a collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts while meeting filing deadlines and quality expectations.<br>• Examine financial records and supporting documents to identify missing information, inconsistencies, and items requiring clarification before submission.<br>• Maintain compliance by applying current tax rules and verifying that completed filings are accurate and properly documented.<br>• Provide accounting support through full-cycle bookkeeping activities, including the preparation of adjusting journal entries when needed.<br>• Use platforms such as QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Sage, and CCH tax software to manage client data and complete assigned work.<br>• Organize detailed workpapers and supporting schedules so files are ready for internal review and future reference.<br>• Communicate with clients as needed to request documentation, answer routine tax-related questions, and follow up on outstanding items.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Staff team member to join a public accounting team in California. This position supports a wide range of tax and client service activities, including return preparation, research, bookkeeping support, and financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate is committed to career growth, communicates effectively with colleagues and clients, and can manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and tax-exempt entities with a high level of accuracy and organization.<br>• Assist clients with bookkeeping and accounting needs by maintaining records and supporting routine financial activities.<br>• Draft internal-use financial statements for clients and help organize year-end financial information.<br>• Research tax questions and provide well-supported findings in response to requests from clients, supervisors, or partners.<br>• Review notices and other government correspondence, then prepare timely and appropriate responses on behalf of clients.<br>• Complete annual property tax statements, including Form 571-L, when required.<br>• Prepare estimated tax vouchers and coordinate related payments for individual and corporate clients as needed.<br>• Develop year-end tax projections for both individual and business clients to support planning and compliance.<br>• Collaborate with partners and team members to monitor due dates, resolve open items, and keep engagements moving on schedule.