Project Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join a team in Santa Barbara, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations while helping maintain accurate financial records across project and corporate activities. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in payables, receivables, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance, along with the ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project-related accounting activities, including tracking financial transactions and maintaining accurate records for ongoing work.
• Process vendor invoices and payment activity while ensuring accounts payable entries are complete, timely, and properly documented.
• Oversee billing and cash application tasks by maintaining accounts receivable records and following up on outstanding balances as needed.
• Prepare and post journal entries to support monthly accounting activity and maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and support reliable financial reporting.
• Utilize QuickBooks Desktop and spreadsheet tools to organize financial data, analyze account activity, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Assist with payroll-related accounting support, including coordination of automated payroll information and related recordkeeping.
• Contribute to ongoing accounting process improvements and support additional financial administration tasks as business needs evolve.