Accounting Assistant

Accounting AssistantWe 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.