Staff Accountant

Aston Carter • Santa Barbara, CA

5h • $75,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Aston Carter is seeking a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team supporting an organization with more than $300 million in business. The role covers month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, fixed assets, audits, cash management, and process improvement. The Staff Accountant will work closely with accounting leadership and develop skills for potential advancement into senior-level opportunities, including a possible path toward Assistant Controller. The position is permanent and based in Santa Barbara, California. The posting states the candidate must be local to the Goleta area. It describes the workplace as hybrid, while the schedule section says onsite, Monday through Friday, with flexible start-time options of 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The annual pay range is $75,000–$80,000; individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The position is anticipated to close on October 29, 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• 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 or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset and strong communication skills.
• Must be local to the Goleta area.

Responsibilities

• 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 affecting 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Flexible start times to support work-life balance.
• Career growth with a potential path toward senior accounting leadership.
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting functions and business operations.
• Collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level