Staff Accountant

Century Group; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client in Santa Barbara County, CA to hire a Staff Accountant on a direct-hire basis. The position offers a base salary of $80,000 to $90,000 per year, with compensation depending on skills, experience, and location.

The role involves preparing journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting, along with audits and process improvements as part of a collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in staff accounting, accounting assistant, or similar roles.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and month end close procedures.
• Experience preparing journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries, account reconciliations, and other routine accounting transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month end close activities, financial statement preparation, and management reporting processes.
• Analyze account activity, investigate variances, and research discrepancies to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Support cash management activities, banking transactions, and reconciliation of financial records.
• Assist with audit preparation, regulatory reporting, fixed asset tracking, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Staff Accountant

Santa Barbara County , CA Direct Hire Accounting $80K to $90K 10/07/2026

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Staff Accountantto join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $80,000 to $90,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities:

Prepare and record journal entries, account reconciliations, and other routine accounting transactions to support accurate financial reporting.

Assist with month end close activities, financial statement preparation, and management reporting processes.

Analyze account activity, investigate variances, and research discrepancies to ensure data accuracy and completeness.

Support cash management activities, banking transactions, and reconciliation of financial records.

Assist with audit preparation, regulatory reporting, fixed asset tracking, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

Previous accounting experience in a Staff Accountant, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, or similar role.

Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month end close procedures.

Prior experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting accounting schedules.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn and utilize accounting software and financial systems.

Qualifications:

Previous experience supporting audits, financial reporting, or compliance-related accounting activities.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple assignments.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.

Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Collaborative team player who can adapt to changing priorities and contribute to continuous process improvements.

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