Staff Accountant - Growth & Financial Reporting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Staff Accountant in Santa Barbara, CA, offering a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional growth. The role focuses on journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting within a collaborative accounting team.

The position supports month-end close, banking activities, fixed assets, and audit-related tasks, with clear path toward more senior roles. Competitive benefits are provided in a stable, growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Understanding of month-end close processes.
• Experience with financial reporting and audit support.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries to the general ledger.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Perform variance and trend analysis on financial results.
• Compile monthly financial reporting packages for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain fixed asset depreciation system and related entries.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Reconcile cash deposits and banking activity.
• Prepare and maintain tax, regulatory, and reporting documentation.

Skills

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Audit support

Intercompany

Excel

ERP systems

GL accounting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Relevant accounting experience

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

GL software

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Staff Accountant in Santa Barbara, CA, offering a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional growth. The role focuses on journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting within a collaborative accounting team.

The position supports month-end close, banking activities, fixed assets, and audit-related tasks, with clear path toward more senior roles. Competitive benefits are provided in a stable, growing organization.