Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support a busy corporate accounting environment in Santa Barbara, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working across a broad range of financial activities, from transaction processing to record accuracy and reporting support. The person in this role will partner closely with the accounting team to help maintain organized financial operations and contribute to timely, accurate results.

Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day administrative and accounting support to help keep financial operations running smoothly. Update, review, and reconcile financial information across multiple recordkeeping systems and databases. Perform frequent reconciliations for numerous bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy. Support quarterly and annual close activities by preparing documentation and assisting with required financial reporting. Process semi-monthly payroll for multiple entities through a payroll platform, confirm report accuracy, and maintain complete payroll records. Prepare workers' compensation documentation and review policy details to verify correct reporting and coverage information. Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including transaction tracking and follow-up as needed. Contribute to additional accounting assignments and special projects based on team priorities. Hands-on experience with full-cycle bookkeeping or general accounting processes. Prior payroll processing experience is required, including maintaining accurate supporting records. Working knowledge of established accounting practices and financial controls. Proficiency with Excel for organizing data, performing analysis, and supporting reporting tasks. Experience using accounting and ERP-related systems; familiarity with tools such as ADP, CaseWare, or Concur is helpful. Strong data entry and keyboarding skills with consistent attention to accuracy. Ability to think critically, interpret procedures, and apply policies effectively in different situations. Highly organized and detail-oriented approach to managing multiple responsibilities. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .