Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
A growing organization in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant for a full-time temporary-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong general ledger experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and the ability to support accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.
The General Accountant will play an important role in maintaining financial records, supporting month-end close, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with accounting projects. This opportunity offers the potential for long-term career growth, a stable and supportive work environment, and the chance to work with collaborative leadership that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining accurate general ledger records.
- Perform monthly bank, credit card, balance sheet, and account reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
- Review financial transactions, analyze account activity, and investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare financial reports, schedules, audit documentation, and related accounting support.
- Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, and special projects as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour.
- Employment type: Temporary-to-hire.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Location: Santa Barbara, CA.
- Benefits upon permanent hire may include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Stable and supportive work environment.
- Maintain general ledger activity, journal entries, and accurate financial records.
- Support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Analyze account activity, resolve discrepancies, and support internal controls.
- Assist with audit preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting process improvements.
- 3 or more years of general accounting experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
- Experience with accounting software or ERP systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
- Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or CPA-track candidate.
- Experience with payroll accounting and account reconciliations.
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, or QuickBooks.
- Prior accounting experience in manufacturing, nonprofit, healthcare, or professional services environments.
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