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.