Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant for a direct hire opportunity in Santa Maria, CA. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong payroll, reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on accounting environment.

The Accountant will support a broad range of financial operations, including payroll processing, cash management, month-end close, audit support, and administrative accounting functions. This is a strong opportunity for someone who values accuracy, organization, teamwork, and the ability to contribute to reliable financial processes. Candidates can expect a collaborative environment with supportive leadership, cross-functional communication, and opportunities to strengthen accounting knowledge across multiple areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

- Process payroll, including timecard review, garnishments, final checks, employee questions, and year-end tax reporting support.
- Manage accounts payable functions, including invoice coding, approvals, payment processing, vendor communication, and weekly check runs.
- Handle accounts receivable duties such as payment posting, customer statements, billing inquiries, write-offs, and related-party billing.
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, monitor cash balances, and support cash management and fraud prevention controls.
- Maintain general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, review accounting transactions, and assist with month-end close.
- Support audits, regulatory filings, workers' compensation audits, license renewals, reporting requirements, and special projects.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range: $75,000 to $80,000 per year.
- Location: Santa Maria, CA.
- 100% employee healthcare premium covered

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.