Top 5485 Accountant Jobs in California

Cost Accountant
Space Information Laboratories —Santa Maria, CA
- $48.56 - $72.72 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid jury duty
- AD&D insurance
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Staff Accountant
Sweet James —Newport Beach, CA
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Tax Accountant
Meloni Hribal Tratner LLP —Woodland Hills, CA
- $70,000 - $95,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Management
- CPA
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
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Staff Accountant
Hometown Equity Mortgage dba theLender —Lake Forest, CA
- $30 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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8d
Senior Accountant
Archbishop Mitty High School —San Jose, CA
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- School experience
- Word processing
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Accountant
Fritz Duda Company —Newport Beach, CA
- From $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Staff Accountant
Confidential —Santa Ana, CA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accountant
Fit-Line Global —Santa Ana, CA
- $48 - $53 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPA
- ERP systems
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Staff Accountant
PLTFRM Companies LLC —Los Angeles, CA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- QuickBooks
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accountant I
Regal Rexnord —Simi Valley, CA
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
7d
Staff Accountant
Mach Industries —Huntington Beach, CA
- $75,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Retirement plan
9d
Entry Level Accountant
CKP —Irvine, CA
- CPA
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Accountant
California State University, Monterey Bay —Seaside, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Oracle
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Entry Level Accountant
Concorde Battery Corp - California —West Covina, CA
- From $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- No experience needed
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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9d
Senior Accountant -Remote
Medzed LLC —Los Angeles, CA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Staff Accountant
Triumph —San Francisco, CA
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
12d
AP Accountant
Mirum Pharmaceuticals —Foster City, CA
- $115,000 - $130,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Analysis skills
Production Accountant
Warner Bros. Discovery —Burbank, CA
- $74,900 - $139,100 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Accounts Payable Accountant
Lambda —San Jose, CA
- $94,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Salesforce
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Content Accountant
Netflix —Los Angeles, CA
- $180,000 - $270,000 a year
- Writing skills
- Research
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Cost Accountant

Space Information Laboratories
Santa Maria, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$48.56 - $72.72 an hour

Benefits

Paid jury duty
AD&D insurance
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) 4% Match
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Cost management
Federal Acquisition Regulations
Cost Accounting Standards
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
CPA
ERP systems
Visio
Cost control
Financial analysis experience
Analysis skills
Cost analysis
GAAP
Cost accounting
Cross-functional collaboration
Legal compliance

Full Job Description

Position title: Cost Accountant

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Summary:

The Cost Accountant plays a key role in managing and analyzing financial records to optimize the company's financial performance. This position is responsible for establishing and updating cost standards, preparing detailed financial reports, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data. The role involves both strategic analysis and hands-on accounting tasks to support decision-making processes.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and review balance sheets and general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
Establish and regularly update standard costs for products and services based on current expenses.
Analyze organizational data, including labor, depreciation, and overhead rates, to provide insights and recommend policy changes that enhance financial outcomes.
Propose and implement improvements to policies and procedures aimed at optimizing cash flow and financial performance.
Prepare detailed financial reports, including monthly and quarterly statements, for executive management.
Oversee cost control systems, interpret results from cost audits, and compile cost accounting reports for presentation to senior leadership.
Investigate and resolve unusual cost records, ensuring correct allocation of cost data.
Understand and, if needed, perform reconciliations for accounts and bank statements to ensure data integrity.
Understand and, if needed, manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely processing.
Prepare and manage invoices and loan packages in line with company procedures.
Provide oversight and guidance to junior accounting team members, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
Oversight of junior team members.
Other duties as required.

Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the accounting field
Experience working in the government or aerospace industry is preferred.

Required Skills:

Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application in financial processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, etc.) to effectively manage and present financial data.
Experience working within ERP systems (e.g., NAV, Deltek, SAP) with the ability to navigate and utilize these platforms efficiently.
Knowledge of and ability to understand contractual and purchase order language.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and organizational policies, ensuring compliance and sound decision-making.
Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all financial analyses and reporting.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments and functions to achieve financial and business objectives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clarity and precision in financial reporting and presentations.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with governmental accounting practices and procedures.
Experience with AS9100D Quality Management System policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to industry standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Desired Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Other Requirements

Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48.56 - $72.72 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) 4% Match
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid jury duty
Paid sick time
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you eligible for a security clearance in the U.S.? This is a hard requirement.

Experience:

project accounting: 2 years (Required)
Federal Acquisition Regulations: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Santa Maria, CA 93455: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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