Accounting Assistant

Job Description

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.

• At least 3 years of experience in an accounting support or accounting assistant role.

• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation processes.

• Proficiency in Workday and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Experience reviewing invoices and expense reports with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Solid understanding of financial reconciliation procedures and general accounting practices.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a Contract role.