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AppleOne
Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$82,056 / year median in California
-25% projected decline
Job Description
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 Required Qualifications and Skills
- Process payroll and support compliance with California payroll requirements.
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash activity, and reconciliations.
- Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, and support month-end close.
- Assist with audits, reporting, regulatory filings, and accounting-related special projects.
- 3 to 5 years of accounting experience.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong knowledge of California payroll laws and regulations.
- Experience with bank reconciliations, journal entries, subledgers, and general ledger accounting.
- ERP system experience with the ability to learn new software quickly.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience preparing audit support documentation, including PBC schedules.
- Understanding of internal controls and financial reporting best practices.
- Ability to identify process improvements and analyze accounting trends.
- Proactive, self-motivated work style with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
- Experience managing financial and operational tracking tools such as fuel cards or electronic toll/pass systems.