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Accounting Assistant
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Robert Half
Santa Barbara, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Santa Barbara, California. This role is well suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling both payables and receivables in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will help maintain accurate financial records, process transactions efficiently, and contribute to smooth accounting workflows using Workday and Excel.
Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare items for approval before payment is issued.
- Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date.
- Enter and code invoices correctly within the accounting system while maintaining organized documentation for audit readiness.
- Review employee expense submissions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance before reimbursement processing.
- Use Excel to record reconciliations, financial activity, update reports, and assist with routine accounting analysis.
- Support month-end accounting tasks by identifying discrepancies, researching variances, and helping resolve issues promptly.