Accountant

Talentify; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is hiring a Staff Accountant in Santa Barbara, CA for a growing Goleta-area organization. This role supports month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, fixed assets, audits, cash management, and process improvements.

You will work closely with accounting leadership to develop skills and advance toward higher-level roles, including potential progression toward Assistant Controller. The position is hybrid with onsite expectations in Santa Barbara.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (not mandatory)
• Experience in Staff Accountant or similar role
• Proficiency with journal entries, reconciliations and general ledger
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and support month-end close
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with financial statement preparation (balance sheet and income statement)
• Analyze financial variances and identify trends
• Prepare financial reporting packages for leadership
• Support banking activities and daily cash reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Assist with annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Prepare regulatory, tax, and industry reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About this job

Staff Accountant

Must be local to the Goleta area

Build More Than the Books. Build Your Future.

Are you an accounting professional who enjoys digging into the details, solving problems, and making an impact on the financial health of a growing organization? If you’re looking for a role where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your career can advance, we’d love to meet you.

We’re seeking a Staff Accountant to join our collaborative accounting team supporting a $300M+ organization. This role offers exposure to month‑end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, fixed assets, audits, cash management, and process improvement initiatives. You’ll work closely with accounting leadership while developing the skills needed to grow into higher-level opportunities, including a potential path toward Assistant Controller.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and support the month‑end close process
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy
• Assist with financial statement preparation, including balance sheet and income statement reporting
• Analyze financial variances and identify trends impacting business performance
• Prepare financial reporting packages for leadership and key stakeholders
• Support banking activities, cash management, and daily cash reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and supporting documentation
• Assist with annual audits and collaborate with external auditors
• Prepare regulatory, tax, and industry‑related reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred (but not a must have)
• Experience in a Staff Accountant, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, or similar accounting role
• Strong understanding of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
• Experience supporting month‑end close and financial reporting activities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Team‑oriented mindset with strong communication skills

Why Join Us?

• Career growth with a clear path toward accounting leadership
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting functions and business operations
• Stable, growing organization with multiple locations and strong financial performance
• Flexible start times to support work‑life balance
• Collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and professional development

Schedule

• Monday - Friday | Onsite
• 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Santa Barbara,CA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Accountants and Auditors, the occupation this job title matches. It describes the occupation, not this job.

The median wage for Accountants and Auditors in California was 46.66 USD per hour (97,050 USD per year) in May 2025; the middle half earned 36.45–60.51 USD per hour.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025