Bookkeeper

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/ Office Manager to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract to Permanent position based in Santa Barbara, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage core accounting activities with accuracy, maintain organized records, and contribute to smooth office and administrative workflows. The successful candidate will oversee essential bookkeeping functions, help keep accounts current, and ensure financial information is recorded and reconciled properly.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records by processing routine bookkeeping transactions and updating accounting data in a timely manner.

• Manage incoming invoices and payment schedules, ensuring accounts payable activities are completed correctly and on time.

• Track customer billing and incoming payments while following up on outstanding balances to support healthy accounts receivable practices.

• Reconcile bank statements against internal records, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances promptly.

• Use QuickBooks to record transactions, organize financial documentation, and produce reliable account information.

• Support general office and administrative activities that contribute to efficient daily operations.

• Assist with collection efforts by communicating on overdue accounts and helping monitor payment status.

• Help maintain orderly operational processes by coordinating financial and administrative tasks across routine business functions.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience performing bookkeeping duties in a detail-oriented business environment.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence working within accounting software on a regular basis.
• Practical knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation procedures.
• Ability to manage administrative responsibilities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Experience handling collection-related follow-up and monitoring outstanding customer payments.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for supporting office and operational coordination.

Compensation

$27.71-$32.09 Hourly

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