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14 results for Senior Cost Accountant in Ventura, CA

Sr. Accountant

Oxnard, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team in Oxnard, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and strengthening cash management practices. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical ability, and a collaborative approach to working across finance and business partners. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end and periodic close activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing financial data, and completing account reconciliations. • Perform detailed reconciliations across general ledger and bank accounts to maintain accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Contribute to internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation and helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. • Analyze financial information using Excel and company systems to produce meaningful reports and support decision-making. • Track daily cash activity and liquidity levels to help maintain effective oversight of available funds. • Develop cash flow projections and related reporting to support short-term and long-term financial planning. • Execute treasury-related transactions, including wire activity and other routine financial movements, with accuracy and timeliness. • Maintain organized, current financial records and coordinate with internal teams and banking partners to improve cash management processes. • Provide backup support to the Finance Manager and assist with additional accounting and finance responsibilities as needed.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Van Nuys, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Van Nuys, California. This role is integral to managing day-to-day accounting functions for construction projects, ensuring precise job cost tracking, accurate financial reporting, and adherence to industry standards. The ideal candidate will collaborate with project managers and other departments to uphold financial integrity across multiple ongoing projects. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries for payroll, job costs, accruals, and adjustments. • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely financial reporting. • Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank accounts, credit cards, and retained earnings. • Support the preparation of financial statements and analyze variances to identify discrepancies. • Monitor and track job costs by project, phase, and cost code for accurate financial oversight. • Review and reconcile job cost reports, ensuring data consistency and accuracy. • Assist with Work-in-Progress schedules and apply revenue recognition methods such as percentage of completion. • Verify subcontractor invoices for proper coding and accuracy, ensuring compliance with company standards. • Support customer billing processes, including progress billings, retainage, and collections. • Assist with accounts receivable aging reviews and identify opportunities for timely collections.
2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
78000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. In this role, you will support core accounting operations by helping ensure timely financial reporting, accurate reconciliations, and dependable payroll and general ledger activities. This position works closely with internal teams and leadership to maintain strong financial records, assist with budgeting and audit preparation, and contribute to special projects as needed. Responsibilities: • Lead key month-end accounting activities, including posting journal entries, completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and helping produce financial reports for distribution. • Maintain supporting schedules, subsidiary records, and accounting data files to ensure the general ledger remains accurate and well organized. • Partner with the Controller to prepare for annual external audits by gathering documentation, organizing schedules, and responding to audit-related requests. • Contribute to the development of annual operating and capital budgets by compiling financial data and assisting with analysis. • Process payroll and support related payroll administration tasks with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. • Keep accounting procedures and documentation current, accessible, and organized to support compliance and operational consistency. • Research accounting questions, evaluate applicable guidance, and recommend practical solutions to address reporting or process issues. • Communicate with departments, vendors, and external contacts to verify information, resolve discrepancies, and keep accounting workflows moving efficiently. • Provide backup support for accounts payable and other finance-related activities while assisting with reporting requests and special assignments. • Apply relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements to assigned work, including considerations connected to home health and hospice service operations where applicable.
2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Brentwood, CA
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Temporary / Contract
31 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team on a Contract basis. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage daily financial tasks with accuracy, maintain organized digital records, and support recurring audit needs. The position will contribute to accounts payable, cash activity, reconciliations, and month-end reporting while working in a paperless environment. Responsibilities: • Enter financial data accurately and efficiently to support day-to-day accounting operations. • Handle weekly accounts payable processing, including reviewing and recording a steady volume of invoices. • Record incoming payments and apply cash receipts correctly within the accounting system. • Prepare bank reconciliations each month and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Assist with monthly financial reporting by organizing account activity and supporting schedules. • Maintain complete, audit-ready documentation and ensure files are stored according to established digital recordkeeping standards. • Follow naming conventions and paperless filing procedures to keep accounting records consistent and easy to access. • Support internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation and responding to compliance-related needs. • Use QuickBooks Online, Adobe, and Spreadsheet Sync as part of regular accounting and documentation workflows.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Goleta, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our team in Goleta, California. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to essential accounting functions while working in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to deliver accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities: • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including data entry and month-end close activities. • Support the Accounting Manager in reconciling accounts and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. • Maintain and organize financial records, including filing and scanning of documentation. • Perform routine journal entries and assist in maintaining the general ledger. • Collaborate with the team on corporate tax returns and sales tax filings. • Identify opportunities for improving accounting processes and implementing solutions. • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and confidentiality protocols. • Handle ad-hoc tasks and projects to support the department's goals.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Barbara, CA
remote
Temporary to Hire
35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team remotely in a contract capacity with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist with broad experience across payables, reconciliations, ledger activity, and financial documentation who can keep daily operations accurate and organized. The role will support core accounting functions, respond to internal and client-related inquiries, and help maintain dependable financial records in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate transaction records.• Perform account reconciliations across vendor statements, general ledger balances, and other financial records to ensure completeness and accuracy.• Record and post journal entries while supporting month-end balancing and routine accounting close activities.• Investigate and resolve vendor discrepancies, credit-related items, and outstanding payment issues in a timely manner.• Assist with audit preparation by organizing supporting documentation, maintaining clear files, and providing requested financial details.• Monitor accounting transactions for accuracy and follow up on exceptions, inconsistencies, or missing documentation.• Respond to support tickets and client or internal inquiries related to accounting activity, payment status, and account details.• Contribute to broader accounting operations such as accounts receivable support, tax-related record maintenance, and process documentation as needed.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Agoura Hills, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial administration of construction projects in Agoura Hills, California. This role focuses on establishing projects correctly at the outset, maintaining reliable cost records, and ensuring billing and payment activity aligns with contract terms. The ideal candidate brings strong project accounting experience, exercises sound judgment with financial documentation, and works effectively with project teams, vendors, and clients to keep reporting accurate and timely. Responsibilities: • Examine contract documents to determine billing terms, retention provisions, insurance obligations, and accounting considerations before project launch. • Configure new projects in QuickBooks Online and Procore with the appropriate cost structure, billing setup, markup rules, and tracking elements needed for accurate reporting. • Record and maintain current project financial activity by reviewing and posting invoices, subcontractor charges, employee reimbursements, and card transactions with proper support and coding. • Investigate discrepancies such as incorrect coding, missing documentation, or questionable charges, and partner with project staff and vendors to resolve issues promptly. • Compare labor and project spending against budgets and billing assumptions, flag emerging overruns, and help project managers address changes through updates and approvals. • Administer accounts payable for assigned projects by confirming invoice accuracy, securing approvals, and coordinating payments based on contractual obligations and project priorities. • Prepare monthly client invoices under cost-plus agreements, assemble required backup, track reimbursable items and retention, and submit billing within required deadlines and formats. • Monitor potential and approved change orders to ensure they are documented, reflected in financial records, and included in billing at the appropriate time. • Assist with month-end activities by reconciling project costs, receivables, billings, and retention balances, while supporting accruals, journal entries, reporting, audits, and related financial requests.
2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Ventura, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to join a cosmetics organization in Ventura, California on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who can manage project-related accounting activities, support accurate financial reporting, and work effectively in a hybrid environment with three days in the office. The position requires strong expertise in project accounting, month-end close, Excel, and financing documentation, along with the ability to contribute to accounting activities tied to organizational system integration efforts. Responsibilities: • Manage accounting tasks related to projects, ensuring costs, budgets, and financial records are tracked accurately. • Support month-end close activities by preparing reconciliations, reviewing entries, and helping maintain timely financial reporting. • Analyze project financial data in Excel to identify variances, monitor spending, and support decision-making. • Prepare, review, and maintain financing statements and related accounting documentation with a high degree of accuracy. • Assist with accounting work connected to organizational integration activities, including validating data and supporting process continuity. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve project accounting issues and ensure financial information is complete and reliable. • Maintain organized records and documentation to support audits, compliance requirements, and internal reporting needs.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Supervisor

Simi Valley, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Supervisor to join our team in Simi Valley, California. This role is essential in overseeing accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and the effective management of financial processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting within the aerospace manufacturing industry and a proven ability to lead and develop teams. Responsibilities: • Supervise the accounts payable and accounts receivable teams, ensuring efficient operations and accurate financial reporting. • Maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company-specific accounting policies. • Develop, implement, and refine systems, policies, and procedures to improve financial processes. • Conduct thorough analysis of accounting systems, identifying issues and recommending corrective actions. • Ensure internal controls are established and functioning effectively to safeguard financial data. • Oversee the preparation, recording, and reporting of accounting transactions, including month-end and year-end closings. • Manage the selection, training, and development of accounting staff to build a high-performing team. • Review industry trends and updates to ensure alignment with best practices in accounts payable and receivable. • Participate in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and other financial analyses. • Monitor attendance and ensure punctuality while addressing variable schedules as necessary.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Encino, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Account Manager to support high-net-worth clients through a business management and family office environment in Encino, California. This role serves as a key point of coordination across financial activities, helping keep client matters organized, accurate, and progressing on schedule. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with a service-focused approach, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and care. Responsibilities:• Direct daily client service activity from initial request through completion, maintaining clear tracking of priorities, timelines, and outstanding items.• Oversee cash management tasks by reviewing account activity, coordinating transfers and wire requests, and ensuring supporting records are complete and accurate.• Manage insurance-related administration, including renewals, policy updates, and claims coordination with external brokers and advisory partners.• Lead onboarding for new clients by establishing accounts, gathering required documentation, arranging access, and setting up internal workflows.• Coordinate financial and administrative support for significant purchases such as real estate and vehicles, working with lenders, agents, and other third parties.• Assist with reporting and transaction processes, including 1099 preparation and coordination with tax and accounting providers for periodic filings.• Prepare and review core accounting activities such as general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close support.• Contribute to operational improvements and special assignments by identifying efficiencies and providing flexible support where business needs require it.
2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Encino, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Associate Account Executive to support daily financial activities and help maintain accurate, well-organized records for clients in Encino, California. This position works closely with internal accounting staff and external partners to keep payables, reporting, and reconciliations on schedule while delivering responsive service. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Process and review invoices, payment requests, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate coding and timely disbursement of funds.• Verify financial entries within AgilLink or comparable platforms, confirming completeness, proper classification, and adherence to payment deadlines.• Assist with accounts payable activities such as check runs, wire verification, month-end close support, and transaction analysis.• Examine balance sheets, income statements, and general ledger activity to identify discrepancies and maintain reliable financial records.• Prepare reconciled statements and journal entries, including tax reserve postings, for review by accounting leadership.• Track cash activity and produce recurring or customized financial reports for assigned client accounts.• Help monitor tax-related deadlines by supporting 1099 preparation, estimated payment tracking, and related documentation.• Set up new client records, vendors, and general ledger structures while supporting administrative financial tasks such as loan documentation and asset records.• Communicate with clients and internal teams regarding approvals, coding questions, and follow-up items to keep financial operations moving efficiently.
2026-04-23T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Goleta, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Goleta, California. This is a long-term contract position requiring expertise in managing high volumes of invoices, vendor relationships, and financial reconciliations. The ideal candidate will excel in maintaining accuracy, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across departments to support efficient financial operations. Responsibilities: • Process and manage a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment. • Match invoices with purchase orders and receipts, resolving any discrepancies to maintain compliance. • Apply proper general ledger coding, tax treatment, and approval workflows in accordance with company policies. • Maintain and update vendor records, including tax forms and payment information, to ensure accuracy. • Build and foster strong relationships with vendors to facilitate smooth transactions. • Reconcile vendor statements, investigate outstanding balances, and support month-end close activities. • Generate and maintain reports on invoice processing, payment status, and aging to support financial transparency. • Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and audit requirements, providing documentation during audits. • Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce errors. • Collaborate with finance, procurement, and operations teams to resolve invoice issues and support expense tracking.
2026-04-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. This long-term contract role is perfect for someone with a strong foundation in accounting principles and an aptitude for managing financial transactions. You will play a key role in supporting our accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. Responsibilities: • Process and manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions with precision. • Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting and resolve discrepancies. • Utilize QuickBooks to maintain and update financial records consistently. • Code invoices and verify their accuracy before processing payments. • Assist in preparing financial reports and summaries as needed. • Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes. • Communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams to address and resolve billing issues. • Maintain organized records of all financial documents and transactions. • Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting regulations.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA
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Temporary to Hire
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a part-time Accounting Assistant to join a team in Santa Barbara, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day financial operations by handling a range of accounting tasks with accuracy and strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in payables, receivables, reconciliations, and bookkeeping, along with confidence in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify coding, and prepare timely payments to maintain accurate accounts payable records.• Manage incoming payments, post customer transactions, and follow up on outstanding balances to support accounts receivable activity.• Investigate discrepancies to ensure financial records remain complete and accurate.• Enter accounting data into Xero and related systems with a high level of precision and consistency.• Coordinate wire transfer activity and confirm transactions are properly documented and recorded.• Assist with claims payment processing and maintain supporting records for insurance-related financial activity.• Support collection efforts by communicating on overdue accounts and tracking payment status.• Perform general bookkeeping duties, including maintaining organized records and assisting with routine accounting workflows.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z